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Simple Harmonic Motion: Acceleration MCQ

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AccelerationMediumQuestion 31166

Question

Maximum acceleration in SHM if amplitude = 3 cm and ω = 10 rad/s is:
  1. A
    0.3 m/s²
  2. B
    3 m/s²
    Correct
  3. C
    30 m/s²
  4. D
    300 m/s²

Correct answer

3 m/s²

Explanation

a_max = ω²A = 100 × 0.03 = 3 m/s².