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Q.

The displacement of a body in a one–dimensional motion is represented by the equation : xt=3sinπt+4cosπt. Which one of the following is/are the correct statement (s):

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a

This equation represents SHM of amplitude 5 units 

b

This equation represent SHM of frequency 1/2 units

c

This equation represent SHM of  frequency 2 units

d

This equation does not represent SHM

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Given, x=3sinπt+4cosωt

The general equation of SHM can be written as

x=Asinωt+ϕ

or x=Asinωtcosϕ+Acosωtsinϕ

On comparing two equations, we get

Asinϕ=4 and Acosϕ=3

A2=25 and A=5

So, x=5sinπt+ϕ

Also ω=π

or f=ωπ+π2π=12Hz

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