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The acceleration of a SHM particle at displacement x is a = -36x m/s². What is the time period?

Answer: π/3 s.

  • A π/3 s
  • B 2π/6 s
  • C 6π s
  • D π/6 s

Correct answer: A. π/3 s

Explanation: Comparing with a = -ω²x: ω² = 36 → ω = 6 rad/s. T = 2π/ω = 2π/6 = π/3 s.

Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration in SHMx(t)v(t)a(t)v leads x by 90°; a is exactly out of phase with x (a = −ω²x)

In SHM, displacement and velocity are 90° out of phase (v is maximum when x=0, and zero when x is extreme), while acceleration is always exactly opposite in sign to displacement, consistent with a = −ω²x.

Concept context

Simple harmonic motion, spring-mass, pendulum, energy in SHM, and resonance.

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