Amplitude and Frequency of a Composite SHM – Rankers Physics

Equation of SHM: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): Amplitude of SHM \(x = 4sin^2\omega t + 2cos^2\omega t + 2sin\omega t cos\omega t\) is \(sqrt{2}\). Reason (R): Angular frequency of given equation is \(2\omega\).  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Equation of SHM. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The expression \(x = 4sin^2\omega t + 2cos^2\omega t + 2sin\omega t cos\omega t\) simplifies to \(x = 3 + sin(2\omega t) - cos(2\omega t)\). The oscillatory part is \(sin(2\omega t) - cos(2\omega t)\). Assertion (A) is true, its amplitude is \(\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{2}\). Reason (R) is true, the angular frequency is \(2\omega\). However, the angular frequency does not explain the specific amplitude value.

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