Wave Mechanics Question 551

Question: For a particle moving according to the equation $ x=a,\cos ,\pi ,t $ , the displacement in 3 s is

Options:

A) 0

B) 0.5a

C) 1.5a

D) 2a

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Initially t=0 $ x=a,\cos ,\pi t=-a,\cos ,0^{o}=a $ Finally at $ t=3 $

$ x=a,\cos ,3\pi =-3a $ Total displacement = 2a