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Simple Harmonic Motion: Acceleration MCQ

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AccelerationHardQuestion 31116

Question

A particle in SHM has time period 2 s and amplitude 5 cm. Maximum acceleration is:
  1. A
    5π² cm/s²
    Correct
  2. B
    10π² cm/s²
  3. C
    π² cm/s²
  4. D
    5π cm/s²

Correct answer

5π² cm/s²

Explanation

ω = 2π/T = π rad/s. a_max = ω²A = π² × 5 = 5π² cm/s².

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