Which of the following quantities are always positive in a simple harmonic motion?
In a simple Harmonic motion, Force must be linearly proportional to the displacement.
Also, F = -kx
a = -ω2x
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(a). ![]()
Direction of Force and acceleration is always same. So, the
dot product will become positive as for
<90° ,
is positive.
So this expression is positive.
(b). ![]()
Direction of velocity and displacement is same so the expression will also be positive.
(c). ![]()
Force is opposite to displacement.
Dot product will become negative as for
>90° ,
is negative
So, this expression is negative
Again,
(d)![]()
Force is opposite to displacement so it will also be negative.
Therefore, the option a and b are correct.