Q19 / 107 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Oscillations

The displacement y of a particle, if given by y=4cos2⁡t2sin⁡1000 t. This expression may be considered to be a result of the superposition of how many simple harmonic motions?

  • A
    4
  • Correct answer
    B
    3
  • C
    2
  • D
    5

Solution

∵ Equation of displacement of particle is

y=4cos2⁡t2sin⁡1000t .....(i)

Or y=41+cost2sin1000t

∵ cos2⁡x=1+cos⁡2x2

Or y=2sin⁡1000t+2costsin1000t

Or y=2 sin1000t+sin1001t+sint 999t

2sin⁡AcosB=sin⁡A+B+sin⁡A-B

Hence, equation (i) is the result of the superposition of three simple harmonic motion.

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

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