NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In simple harmonic motion, the net force acting on a mass attached to a spring is always directed towards the mean position.
Reason (R): The acceleration of the mass is a constant value independent of its displacement from the mean position.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In simple harmonic motion, the force and acceleration are both directed towards the mean position, but acceleration is not constant; it is proportional to displacement, as indicated by the equation a(t) = -ω^2 x(t).
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