Q.

The displacement (x) of a particle depends on time t as x=αt2-βt3. Choose the incorrect statements from the following.

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a

The particle never returns to its starting point

b

The particle comes to rest after time 2α3β

c

The initial velocity of the particle is zero

d

The initial acceleration of the particle is zero

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

x=0 at t=0 and t=α/β. So, the particle returns to starting point at t=α/β.v=dxdt=2αt-3βt2At t=0, v=0 i.e. initial velocity of particle is zero.$$ν=0 at t=0 and t=2α3βThus, the particle comes to rest after time,t=2α/3βa=dvdt=2α-6βtAt t=0,=2α≠0
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