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A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 3 cm. When the particle is at 2 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Then its time period in seconds is

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5π
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52π
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4π5
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2π3
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Solution

The correct option is C 4π5
Velocity of particle executing S.H.M v=ωa2x2 and acceleration, a=ω2x
x= displacement at any time interval
a = amplitude=3cm
ω= angular frequency, =2πT
T=Time period
Now, at x=2cm
v=|a|
ω2×2=ω3222
ω=52
2πT=52
T=4π5

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