Two simple harmonic motions are represented as $y_1=10 \sin \omega t$ and $y_2=10 \sin \omega t+5 \cos…

Two simple harmonic motions are represented as $y_1=10 \sin \omega t$ and $y_2=10 \sin \omega t+5 \cos \omega t$. The ratio of the amplitudes of $y_1$ and $y_2$ is
  1. $1: \sqrt{2}$
  2. 1:4
  3. 1:1
  4. $2: \sqrt{5}$

Solution

Given, $Y_1=10 \sin \omega t$ and $Y_2=10 \sin \omega t+5 \cos \omega t$ Amplitude of $Y_1$ and $A_1=10$ Amplitude of $Y_2$ is $A_2=\sqrt{(10)^2+(5)^2}=5 \sqrt{5}$ Thus, $\frac{A_1}{A_2}=\frac{10}{5 \sqrt{5}}=2: \sqrt{5}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (08 Aug Shift 1)

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