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A particle ís executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude of 0.1 m. At a certain instant when its displacement is 0.02 m, its acceleration is 0.5 ms2. The maximum velocity of the particle is (in ms1)

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0.01
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0.05
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0.5
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0.25
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.5
Acceleration, a=0.5 ms2
Amplitude, A=0.1 m
Displacement, y=0.02 m
Using the formula of maximum acceleration a=ω2y
or 0.5=ω2×0.02
or ω2=0.50.02=25
So, ω=5
Now, maximum velocity is
v=Aω=0.1×5=0.5 ms1

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