Force on a particle is given by: F = -kxn. For what values of n will the motion be oscillatory?

It cannot be oscillatory for any value of n

A force given by: F = -2(x – 1)2acts on a particle at rest. Select the correct option regarding the same.

Force acts on particle along the positive x direction

Motion is periodic but not oscillatory

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1.	Force on a particle is given by: F = -kxn. For what values of n will the motion be oscillatory?
A.	3
B.	4
C.	Any integer
D.	It cannot be oscillatory for any value of n
Answer» B. 4

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2.	A force given by: F = -2(x – 1)2acts on a particle at rest. Select the correct option regarding the same.
A.	Force acts on particle along the positive x direction
B.	Force is never zero
C.	Motion is periodic but not oscillatory
D.	Motion is rectilinear
Answer» E.

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