Physics-Simple Harmonic Motion

NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

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.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

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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