Physics-Simple Harmonic Motion
NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is correct?
A
The acceleration of a particle in SHM is always directed towards the mean position.
B
In SHM, the acceleration is inversely proportional to the displacement from the mean position.
C
The displacement in SHM does not depend on the angular frequency.
D
SHM can be represented as a linear function of time at all points in its motion.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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