Oscillations - Result Question 23
26. A particle moving along the $X$-axis, executes simple harmonic motion then the force acting on it is given by
(a) $-A k x$
(b) $A \cos (k x)$
(c) $A \exp (-k x)$
(d) $A k x$
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Topic 2: Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 26. (a)
Solution:
- (a) For simple harmonic motion, $F=-K x$. Here, $K=A k$.