NEET Physics Time Period & Frequency MCQ Question
Consider a graph representing the displacement of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion as a function of time. Which quantity on this graph determines the time period of the motion?

The distance between two consecutive peaks
The maximum height of the graph
The slope of the graph at the origin
The initial displacement from the origin
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The time period is the duration between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) in the displacement-time graph of simple harmonic motion, as described in the NCERT context.
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