Physics · Oscillations and periodic motion: time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time, periodic functions

The piston in a petrol engine goes up and down 3000 times per minute. For this e

The piston in a petrol engine goes up and down 3000 times per minute. For this engine, calculate the period of the piston.

  • A. \( 0.02 \mathrm{s} \)
  • B. 0.04 s
  • C. \( 0.05 \mathrm{s} \)
  • D. 0.08 s

Step-by-step solution

The piston completes 3000 cycles per minute, so frequency f = 3000/60 = 50 Hz. Period T = 1/f = 1/50 = 0.02 s.
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