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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