Multiple choice

The acceleration of a particle executing S.H.M. (simple harmonic motion) is ________

  1. always constant

  2. the maximum at extreme position

  3. the maximum at the mean position

  4. always zero

  5. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct as acceleration is directly proportional to the displacement from the mean position and directed opposite to it. a=-(ω^2)x

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