Q.

The potential energy U of a body of unit mass moving in one dimensional conservative force field is given byU=x24x+3 . All units are in SI. For this situation mark out the correct statement(s)

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a

If speed of the body at equilibrium position is 4m/s, then the amplitude of oscillation would be22m .

b

The body will perform simple harmonic motion about x=2 units

c

The body will perform oscillatory motion but not simple harmonic motion

d

The body will perform simple harmonic motion with time period 2πs

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

Potential energy of particle is U=x24x+3

F=dUdxddx(x24x+3)=[2x4]

At equilibrium F=0atx=2

F=2x+4=2[x+2]=2[x]

SHM about x = 2. On comparison k = 2

ω=km , m = unit mass

ω=22πT=2

T=2π

at mean position velocity is max. i.e.,

Vmax=Aω=A2

Vmax=4then4=A2

A=22

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