The displacement time graph of a particle executing S.H.M. is shown in Figure. Which of the following statements is/are true?
(a) The force is zero at
(b) The acceleration is maximum at
(c) The velocity is maximum at
(d) The P.E. is equal to the K.E. of oscillation at
Let us see the given options we get that,
(a) The particle is at its mean position , so the force acting on it is zero, but due to the inertia of mass the motion continues
a = 0 thus, F = 0.
(b) Particle velocity changes increasing to decrease so maximum at the change in velocity, at . Thus, acceleration is maximum here.
(c) The velocity is maximum at its mean position as there is no retarding force on it.
(d) K.E. = 0 at
So, the Potential Energy is not equal to kinetic energy.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (a),(b) and (c).