NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is correct?
The acceleration of a particle in SHM is always directed towards the mean position.
In SHM, the acceleration is inversely proportional to the displacement from the mean position.
The displacement in SHM does not depend on the angular frequency.
SHM can be represented as a linear function of time at all points in its motion.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In SHM, the acceleration is indeed directed towards the mean position and is proportional to the displacement, as indicated by the equation a(t) = -ω²x(t). This shows that the acceleration is always directed towards the equilibrium position.
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