Question Details

In one dimensional motion, instantaneous speed v satisfies 0 ≤ v < v0.

Options

A

The displacement in time T must always take non-negative values.

B

The displacement x in time T satisfies – vo T < x < vo T

C

The acceleration is always a non-negative number

D

The motion has no turning points.

Correct Answer :

The displacement x in time T satisfies – vo T < x < vo T

Solution :

The correct option is: The displacement x in time T satisfies – vo T < x < vo T

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding Instantaneous Speed:
We are given that the instantaneous speed v of a particle in one-dimensional motion satisfies:
0v<v0
where v0 is a positive constant representing the strict upper limit of the speed.

2. Relating Speed to Velocity:
In one-dimensional motion along the x-axis, the velocity vx can be positive or negative depending on the direction of motion. Since speed is the magnitude of velocity (v=|vx|), the condition 0v<v0 implies that:
-v0<vx<v0

3. Calculating Displacement:
Displacement x in a time interval T (from t=0 to t=T) is given by the definite integral of velocity with respect to time:
x=0Tvxdt

4. Applying Inequalities to the Integral:
Since -v0<vx<v0 holds true at every instant throughout the time interval T, we can integrate these limits over the time interval from 0 to T:
0T(-v0)dt<0Tvxdt<0Tv0dt
Evaluating the leftmost and rightmost integrals (since v0 is a constant):
-v0T<x<v0T

5. Conclusion:
This confirms that the displacement x must strictly lie within the range -v0T<x<v0T. Therefore, the second option is correct.

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