Question

In an SHM the time taken to go from mean position to A/2 is the same as that from A/2 to A. True or False? Here, A is the amplitude of motion.

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

The above asked question is from Simple Harmonic Motion in portion Oscillations of Physics – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) False

Explanation: In a SHM, the speed is maximum at the mean position and goes on decreasing towards the extreme position.                                                                                                                                                                        So the speed at every position from 0 to A/2 is greater than that from A/2 to A.                                                      Thus, the first half is covered faster.