A particle moves according to the law x = a cos πt2. The distance covered by it in the time interval between t = 0 to t = 3 s is
3a
Comparing the given equation with
x=a cos ωt
ω=π2
or 2πT=π2
∴T=4s
The given time t = 3 s is 3T4
At time t = 0 particle is at x = a (at extreme position) and at t=3s=3T4 it will be at mean position, x = 0
∴ distance covered will be 3a.