# Simple Harmonic Motion Typical Problem

1. Dec 13, 2012

Hi friends the problem is -

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Attempt -

As per the problem states,

The net force on the particle will be ,

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which is giving no way to get the answer as per the question.

The correct answer of this problem is option (B), (∏/3) as per the question.

Please friends help me in solving this Problem.

2. Dec 13, 2012

### TSny

I think you need to interpret the notation carefully. A and B are points along a line that are considered fixed. A and B do not have numerical values, they are just labels for the two points. P is also a label for some arbitrary point on the line. The notation $\overline{PA}$ denotes a vector pointing in the direction from point P to point A with magnitude equal to the distance between P and A. Similarly for $\overline{PB}$.

A force of $2\overline{PA}$ denotes a force pointing in the direction from P to A and magnitude 2 times the distance between P and A. The "2" should be thought of has having units so the force comes out in units of N.

3. Dec 14, 2012