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NEET Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The displacement of a particle varies with time according to the relation y = a sin ωt + b cos ωt.

A

The motion is oscillatory but not SHM

B

The motion is SHM with amplitude a + b

C

The motion is SHM with amplitude a² + b²

D

The motion is SHM with amplitude √(a² + b²)

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The given equation is a combination of sine and cosine functions, representing SHM with amplitude √(a² + b²).

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