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A point mass is subjected to two simultaneous sinusoidal displacement in x-direction, `x_(1)(t)=Asinomegat` and `x_(2)(t)=Asin(omegat+2pi//3)`. Adding a third sinusoidal displacement `x_(3)(t)=Bsin(omegat+phi)` brings the mass to a complete rest. The values of B and `phi` are :

A

`sqrt2A`,`(3pi)/(4)`

B

A,`(4pi)/(3)`

C

`sqrt3A,(5pi)/(6)`

D

A,`(pi)/(3)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the values of \( B \) and \( \phi \) such that the resultant displacement of the point mass is zero when subjected to the three sinusoidal displacements. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Displacements**: We have two initial displacements: \[ x_1(t) = A \sin(\omega t) \] \[ x_2(t) = A \sin\left(\omega t + \frac{2\pi}{3}\right) \] 2. **Convert to Phasor Representation**: The first displacement can be represented as a phasor at an angle of \( 0^\circ \) (or \( 0 \) radians): - \( x_1 \) has an amplitude \( A \) and angle \( 0 \). The second displacement can be represented as a phasor at an angle of \( \frac{2\pi}{3} \) (or \( 120^\circ \)): - \( x_2 \) has an amplitude \( A \) and angle \( \frac{2\pi}{3} \). 3. **Calculate the Resultant of \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \)**: To find the resultant displacement \( R \) of \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \), we use the formula for the resultant of two vectors: \[ R = \sqrt{A^2 + A^2 + 2A \cdot A \cdot \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)} \] Since \( \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = -\frac{1}{2} \): \[ R = \sqrt{A^2 + A^2 - A^2} = \sqrt{A^2} = A \] 4. **Determine the Angle of the Resultant**: The angle \( \theta \) of the resultant can be calculated using the sine rule or by vector addition: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{A \sin(0) + A \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)}{A \cos(0) + A \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)} \] Since \( \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) and \( \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = -\frac{1}{2} \): \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{0 + A \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{A - A \cdot \frac{1}{2}} = \frac{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{3} \] Thus, \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{3} \) (or \( 60^\circ \)). 5. **Determine the Third Displacement \( x_3 \)**: To bring the mass to rest, the third displacement \( x_3 \) must be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the resultant of \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \): \[ x_3(t) = B \sin\left(\omega t + \phi\right) \] The angle \( \phi \) must be: \[ \phi = \theta + \pi = \frac{\pi}{3} + \pi = \frac{4\pi}{3} \] The amplitude \( B \) must be equal to the magnitude of the resultant: \[ B = A \] ### Final Values: Thus, the values of \( B \) and \( \phi \) are: \[ B = A, \quad \phi = \frac{4\pi}{3} \]

To solve the problem, we need to find the values of \( B \) and \( \phi \) such that the resultant displacement of the point mass is zero when subjected to the three sinusoidal displacements. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Displacements**: We have two initial displacements: \[ x_1(t) = A \sin(\omega t) ...
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