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The equation of motion of a particle is x = a cos (αt)2. The motion is 

a
periodic but not oscillatory
b
periodic and oscillatory
c
oscillatory but not periodic
d
Neither periodic nor oscillatory

detailed solution

Correct option is C

As the given equation is                 x = a cos (αt)2is a cosine function. Hence, it is an oscillatory motion.Now, putting (t + T) in place of t,     x(t+T)=a cos [α(t+T)]2                                 ∵x(t)=a cos(αt)2                 =a cos αt2+αT2+2αtT≠x(t)where, T is supposed as period of the function ω (t).Hence, it is not periodic.

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