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The potential energy of a particle moving along x- axis is given by U=20+5sin(4πx), where U is in J and x is in metre under the action of conservative force:

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a

if total mechanical energy is 20 J, then at x=38m, particle is at equilibrium

b

if total mechanical energy is 20 J, then at x=78m particle is not at equilibrium

c

if total mechanical energy is 20 J, then at x=78m, particle is at equilibrium

d

if total mechanical energy is 20 J, then at x=38m, particle is not at equilibrium

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Umin is at sin4πx=-1

Umin=20-5=15 J Kmax=E-Umin=20-15=5 J 4πx=32π, 72π ;   x=38, 78,.....

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The potential energy of a particle moving along x- axis is given by U=20+5sin(4πx), where U is in J and x is in metre under the action of conservative force: