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A particle is performing S.H.M. with maximum velocity $v$. If the amplitude is tripled and the periodic time is doubled, then the new maximum velocity will be

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Using a direct ratio method saves setup time: since $v \propto \frac{A}{T}$, the scaling multiplier is simply $\frac{\text{Amplitude factor}}{\text{Time factor}}$. Here, plugging in the factors gives $\frac{3}{2} = 1.5$ immediately.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2026
  • $1.5\ v$
  • $3\ v$
  • $2\ v$
  • $v$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: The problem.
A particle in simple harmonic motion has a top speed $v$. The amplitude is made three times bigger and the time period is made twice as long. We want the new top speed.
Step 2: The top speed formula.
In SHM the maximum speed is at the centre and equals \[ v_{\max} = \omega A \] Since $\omega = \dfrac{2\pi}{T}$, this becomes \[ v_{\max} = \frac{2\pi A}{T} \]
Step 3: Spot the dependence.
So the top speed grows with amplitude and shrinks with period: \[ v_{\max} \propto \frac{A}{T} \]
Step 4: Note the changes.
New amplitude $A_2 = 3A$ and new period $T_2 = 2T$.
Step 5: Build the new speed.
\[ v' = \frac{2\pi (3A)}{2T} = \frac{3}{2}\cdot\frac{2\pi A}{T} \]
Step 6: Replace with v.
Since $\dfrac{2\pi A}{T} = v$: \[ v' = \frac{3}{2}v = 1.5\,v \] This is option (1). \[ \boxed{v' = 1.5\,v} \]
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