Displacement - time equation of two particles moving along x-axis are x1=8+sinωt & x2=4cosωt (here ω=π Rad/s). The particles will collide after a time :
A
1s
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B
2s
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C
3s
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D
Collision is not possible
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Solution
The correct option is D Collision is not possible → Mean position of SHM 'x1' is at x = + 8m and A = 1m
→ Mean position of SHM x2 is at x = 0 and A = 4m As it is evident from the diagram that the particles can never collide.