Question

a particle executes shm according to equation x=acoswt. the distance covered by it in 2.5 sec

Answer 1

The distance covered by it in 2.5 sec will be x = acos 2.5w

Explanation :

Given the equation of SHM,

x = acoswt

to find the distance covered in 2.5 sec, put t = 2.5

x = acos 2.5w

which is the required distance covered by it in 2.5 sec

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