Two particles executing $SHM$ along a straight line have the same amplitude $A$ and time period $T$. At $t=0$,one particle is at a displacement $+A$ and another is at a displacement $-\frac{A}{2}$ and they are approaching towards each other. They cross each other after a time.

  • A
    $\frac{T}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{T}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{5T}{6}$
  • D
    $\frac{T}{6}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The displacement of a particle along the $x$-axis is given by $x = a \sin^2 \omega t$. The motion of the particle corresponds to:

$A$ particle is executing simple harmonic motion $(SHM)$ with a time period $T = 4 \ s$. At $t = 0$,the particle is at a position where its angular position is $45^\circ$ with the $x$-axis. Find the displacement equation of the particle along the $x$-axis.

Which of the following relationships between the acceleration $a$ and the displacement $x$ of a particle involve simple harmonic motion?
$(a)\; a=0.7 x$
$(b)\; a=-200 x^{2}$
$(c)\; a=-10 x$
$(d)\; a=100 x^{3}$

When a particle of mass $m$ moves on the $x$-axis in a potential of the form $V(x)=kx^2$,it performs simple harmonic motion. The corresponding time period is proportional to $\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$,as can be seen easily using dimensional analysis. However,the motion of a particle can be periodic even when its potential energy increases on both sides of $x=0$ in a way different from $kx^2$ and its total energy is such that the particle does not escape to infinity. Consider a particle of mass $m$ moving on the $x$-axis. Its potential energy is $V(x)=\alpha x^4$ $(\alpha>0)$ for $|x|$ near the origin and becomes a constant equal to $V_0$ for $|x| \geq X_0$ (see figure).
$1.$ If the total energy of the particle is $E$,it will perform periodic motion only if
$(A)$ $E < 0$
$(B)$ $E > 0$
$(C)$ $V_0 > E > 0$
$(D)$ $E > V_0$
$2.$ For periodic motion of small amplitude $A$,the time period $T$ of this particle is proportional to
$(A)$ $A \sqrt{\frac{m}{\alpha}}$
$(B)$ $\frac{1}{A} \sqrt{\frac{m}{\alpha}}$
$(C)$ $A \sqrt{\frac{\alpha}{m}}$
$(D)$ $A \sqrt{\frac{\alpha}{m}}$
$3.$ The acceleration of this particle for $|x|>X_0$ is
$(A)$ proportional to $V_0$
$(B)$ proportional to $\frac{V_0}{mX_0}$
$(C)$ proportional to $\sqrt{\frac{V_0}{mX_0}}$
$(D)$ zero
Give the answer for questions $1, 2$ and $3$.

The displacement of an oscillator is given by $x = a \sin \omega t + b \cos \omega t$,where $a, b$ and $\omega$ are constants. Then:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo