Question: A small ball bearing oscillates with simple harmonic motion along the shaped groove. The ball bearing starts from the right end of the groove. Treat

A small ball bearing oscillates with simple harmonic motion along the shaped groove. The ball bearing starts from the right end of the groove. Treat going right as positive.


(i) If the period is T, write an expression for the displacement x in terms of T, d and t the time, given that the ball bearing started from the top, as shown in the diagram.

(ii) Calculate how far horizontally it is from the center of motion after 0.4T, making clear whether it is to the left or right from the center of motion, given that T =1.2 s and d =4.2 cm.(1.7 cm)

(iii) Calculate the kinetic energy per unit mass when the ball bearing is at the center of motion.


 

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