Question

In simple harmonic motion acceleration of a particle is proportional to

• A. Rate of change of velocity
• B. Displacement
• C. Velocity
• D. Direction

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Displacement

Acceleration in simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the displacement of the particle. The equation for displacement of a particle in SHM is x = Asin( ωt) where A is the maximum displacement and ω is the angular frequency. The acceleration of the particle is given by a = - ω2x