The distance covered by a body in one complete vibration is 20cm. What is the amplitude of body ___________________?
Correct answer: B. 5 cm
- A. 10 cm
- B. 5 cm
- C. 15 cm
- D. 7.5 cm
Explanation
During one complete vibration, the body travels from one extreme to the other and back, giving a total distance of 4A. Thus 4A = 20 cm, so A = 20 cm/4 = 5 cm. Students may choose 10 cm by using only the distance between the two extreme positions, which is 2A.
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