Q. 14.11 Figures 14.25 correspond to two circular motions. The radius of the circle, the period of revolution, the initial position, and the sense of revolution (i.e. clockwise or anti-clockwise) are indicated on each figure.
Obtain the corresponding simple harmonic motions of the x-projection of the radius vector of the revolving particle P, in each case.
(a) Let the required function be
Amplitude = 3 cm = 0.03 m
T = 2 s
Since initial position x(t) = 0,
As the sense of revolution is clockwise
Here x is in metres and t is in seconds.
(b)Let the required function be
Amplitude = 2 m
T = 4 s
Since initial position x(t) = -A,
As the sense of revolution is anti-clockwise
Here x is in metres and t is in seconds.