Wave Mechanics Question 546

Question: The acceleration of a particle undergoing SHM is graphed in figure. At point 2 the velocity of the particle is

Options:

A) zero

B) negative

C) positive

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] At point 2, the acceleration of the particle is maximum, which is at the extreme position. At extreme position, the velocity of the particle will be zero.