Oscillations - Result Question 11
14. Which one of the following equations of motion represents simple harmonic motion?
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(a) Acceleration
(b) Acceleration
(c) Acceleration
(d) Acceleration
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14. (a)
Solution:
- (a) acceleration,
, where, .
In simple harmonic motion acceleration is directly proportional to the displacement from the mean position. Also the acceleration is in the opposite direction of displacement.