STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations
STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A particle executing SHM. The phase difference between acceleration and displacement is
A
0
B
π/2
C
π
D
3π/2
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is always directed towards the mean position and is out of phase with the displacement by π radians.
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