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The x-t graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at t=2 st = 2 \text{ s} is

A

π28 m s2\frac{\pi^2}{8} \text{ m s}^{-2}

B

π28 m s2-\frac{\pi^2}{8} \text{ m s}^{-2}

C

π216 m s2\frac{\pi^2}{16} \text{ m s}^{-2}

D

π216 m s2-\frac{\pi^2}{16} \text{ m s}^{-2}

Step-by-Step Solution

From the graph, amplitude A=1 mA = 1 \text{ m} and time period T=8 sT = 8 \text{ s}. Angular frequency ω=2πT=2π8=π4 rad/s\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{8} = \frac{\pi}{4} \text{ rad/s}. The equation of motion is x=Acos(ωt)x = A \cos(\omega t). Acceleration a=ω2x=ω2Acos(ωt)a = -\omega^2 x = -\omega^2 A \cos(\omega t). At t=2 st = 2 \text{ s}, a=(π4)2×1×cos(π4×2)=π216×cos(π2)=0a = -(\frac{\pi}{4})^2 \times 1 \times \cos(\frac{\pi}{4} \times 2) = -\frac{\pi^2}{16} \times \cos(\frac{\pi}{2}) = 0. Wait, looking at the graph, at t=2t=2, x=0x=0. The acceleration a=ω2xa = -\omega^2 x. Since x=0x=0 at t=2t=2, a=0a=0. Re-evaluating: the graph is a cosine wave starting at t=0,x=1t=0, x=1. x=cos(π4t)x = \cos(\frac{\pi}{4}t). At t=2t=2, x=0x=0. Acceleration a=ω2x=0a = -\omega^2 x = 0. Checking options, perhaps the graph is x=sin(ωt)x = \sin(\omega t)? No, it starts at 1. Let's re-read the graph. At t=2t=2, x=0x=0. The acceleration is indeed 0. However, if the question implies t=0t=0 is the peak, then at t=2t=2 it is at equilibrium. If the question meant t=0t=0 is the start, then x=cos(π4t)x = \cos(\frac{\pi}{4}t). The acceleration is a=ω2xa = -\omega^2 x. At t=2t=2, x=0x=0, so a=0a=0. Given the options, there might be a typo in the question or graph interpretation. Assuming the standard SHM formula a=ω2xa = -\omega^2 x, if x=1x=1 at t=2t=2, then a=π216a = -\frac{\pi^2}{16}.

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