Q.

A particle is executing a simple harmonic motion. Its maximum acceleration is α and maximum velocity is β. Then, its time period of vibration will be         [2015]
 

1 β2α  
2 2πβα  
3 β2α2  
4 αβ  

Ans.

(2)

If A and ω be the amplitude and angular frequency of vibration, then

          α=ω2A                                                           ...(i)

and    β=ωA                                                            ...(ii)

Dividing eqn. (i) by eqn. (ii), we get

         αβ=ω2AωA=ω

   Time period of vibration is T=2πω=2π(α/β)=2πβα