For S.H.M., velocity v = √(a² - x²) at displacement x. If v = 10, find a.
a = 16
a = 25
a = 9
a = 36
Correct answer: a = 25
Solution
In SHM, velocity is given by v = √(a² - x²). Squaring both sides, v² = a² - x². Substituting v = 10, we get 10² = a² - x². Since x² is not provided, the only valid assumption is x = 0, making a² = 100. Thus, a = 25.