Question
Physics Question on simple harmonic motion
Two simple harmonic motions a re represented by y1=5[sin2πt+3cos2πt] and y2=5sin[2πt+4π].The ratio of their amplitude is
A
1:03
B
3:01
C
1:01
D
2:01
Answer
2:01
Explanation
Solution
y1=5[sin2πt+3cos2πt]
=10[21sin2πt+23cos2πt]
=10[cos3πsin2πt+sin3πcos2πt]
=10[sin(2πt+3π)]
⇒A1=10
Similarly, y2=5sin(2πt+4π)
⇒A2=5
Hence, A2A1=510=12