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Simple Harmonic Motion: SHM Advanced MCQ

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SHM AdvancedHardQuestion 31193

Question

For SHM x = A sin(ωt), time spent near the extreme positions is more than near the mean because:
  1. A
    Speed is higher near extremes
  2. B
    Speed is lower near extremes so particle spends more time there
    Correct
  3. C
    Energy is zero near extremes
  4. D
    Gravity pulls toward extremes

Correct answer

Speed is lower near extremes so particle spends more time there

Explanation

dt = dx/v. Near extremes, v → 0, so dx/v becomes large — particle spends more time near ±A. This is why SHM probability density peaks at extremes.