Question

If the sign in equation F=-kx is changed what would happen to the motion of the oscillating body?

• A. Motion would be linearly accelerated motion
• B. Body would slow down
• C. Motion would be oscillating accelerated
• D. Body would come at rest

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Motion would be linearly accelerated motion

If the sign is changed in F=-kx then the force and hence acceleration will not be opposite to the displacement. Due to this the particle will not oscillate and would accelerate in the direction of displacement. Hence the motion of the body will become linearly accelerated motion.