Q.

The two dimensional motion of a particle, described by r=(i^+2j^)Acosωt is a/an                   

A. parabolic path
B. elliptical path
C. periodic path
D. simple harmonic motion

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                                      [2024]

1 B, C and D only  
2 A, B and C only  
3 A, C and D only  
4 C and D only  

Ans.

(4)

r=Acosωti^+2Acosωtj^

x=Acosωt                      ...(i)

y=2Acosωt                    ...(ii)

Dividing (i) by (ii), we get

xy=12    [Equation of straight line]