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Grade 12Mechanics

If displacement of particle is x=sin(5pi t) +4cos(5pi t). Then amplitude is

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Sandeep Bhamoo
8 Years ago
Amplitude is the maximum value of displacement (here given by x). For maximum value of x , (dx)/dt = 0 On solving we get time at which x is max. it is tan(5πt)=4 on putting value of t , x = 8/(√17). Please do approve my answer if correct.
Profile image of Khimraj
8 Years ago
Maximum and minimum value of x is ^{\sqrt{17}} and -^{\sqrt{17}}. So particle is oscillating between these positions. So amplitude will be given by
2A = ^{\sqrt{17}} - (-^{\sqrt{17}}) = 2^{\sqrt{17}}.
So A = ^{\sqrt{17}}.
Hope it clears.
2A = 4 - (-3) = 
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8 Years ago
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