Q101 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Physics

The phase difference between displacement and acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic motion is:

  • A
    3π2rad
  • B
    π2rad
  • C
    zero
  • Correct answer
    D
    π rad

Solution

Displacement (x) equation of SHM

x=Asin(ωt+ϕ)                   ....(1)

dxdt=Aωcosωt+ϕ

acceleration a=d2xdt2

a=-ω2Asinωt+ϕ

a=ω2Asinωt+ϕ+π         ....(2)

from (1) & (2), phase difference between displacement and acceleration is π.

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

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