Q7 / 46 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Motion In One Dimension

A point moves in the x-y plane according to x=Asinωt and y=A1–cosωt where A and ω are positive constants. The distance traversed by the point during the time τ is

  • A
    Aω2τ
  • B
    Aω2τ
  • Correct answer
    C
    Aωτ
  • D
    Aωτ

Solution

Distance travelled by point in time t is:
S=∫0τV→dt
∵V→=Vx2+Vy2
Where, Vx=dxdt=Aωcos⁡ωt and Vy=dydt=Aωsin⁡ωt
S=∫0τAωdt=Aωτ

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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