Q.

The x-t graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at t=2s is        [2023]


 

1 π216ms-2  
2 -π216ms-2  
3 π28ms-2  
4 -π28ms-2  

Ans.

(2)

Here, ω=2π8=π4s-1

a=-Aω2=-(1)(π4)2=-π216ms-2

Thus, option (2) is correct.