Q95 / 180 · JIPMER 2018 · Physics
Velocity is given by $v=4 t(1-2 t)$, then find time at which velocity is maximum
- Correct answerA$0.25 s$
- B$1 s$
- C$0.45 s$
- D$4 s$
Solution
To find value of time at which velocity is maximum, taking differentiation of v with respect to time
$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{\mathrm{dv}}{\mathrm{dt}}=0$
Here, $v=4 t(l-2 t)$
$\begin{array}{lc} & \mathrm{v}=4 \mathrm{t}-8 \mathrm{t}^2 \\ \Rightarrow & \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{dt}}\left(4 \mathrm{t}-8 \mathrm{t}^2\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow & 4-16 \mathrm{t}=0 \\ \Rightarrow & \mathrm{t}=\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{~s}=0.25 \mathrm{~s}\end{array}$
Again taking differentiation,
$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{\mathrm{d}^2 v}{\mathrm{dt}^2}=-16 \lt 0$
So, at $\mathrm{t}=0.25 \mathrm{~s}$ velocity is maximum.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.