A Particle Is Moving in SHM

question 42

Multiple Choice

A particle is moving in SHM. If it has velocities of 6.0 cm/s and 1.0 cm/s when it is at positions 4.0 cm and 5.0 cm respectively from the equilibrium position the period of oscillation is

• A) 3.9 s.
• B) 3.2 s.
• C) 2.0 s.
• D) 4.4 s.
• E) 4.1 s.

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