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AIPMT MAINS 2010 Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

A particle moves in x-y plane according to rule x = a sin ωt and y = a cos ωt. The particle follows

A

An elliptical path

B

A circular path

C

A parabolic path

D

A straight line path inclined equally to x and y-axes

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The equations x = a sin ωt and y = a cos ωt represent parametric equations of a circle. Thus, the particle follows a circular path.

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