A particle moves along the x-axis according to : x = A [1 + sin ωt]. What distance does it travel between t = 0 and t = 2.5π/ω?
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A particle moves along the x-axis according to : x = A [1 + sin ωt]. What distance does it travel between t = 0 and t = 2.5π/ω?

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

x=A[1+sin(ωt)] varies from 0 to 2A. From ωt=0 to π/2 the particle travels A; from π/2 to 3π/2 it travels 2A; from 3π/2 to 5π/2 it travels another 2A. Total distance=5A. Correct answer: C.