Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) Displacement of S.H.M. and Phase MCQ (Single Correct)

A particle is moving in a circle with uniform speed. Its motion is

A
Periodic and simple harmonic
B
Periodic but not simple harmonic
C
A periodic
D
None of the above

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The correct answer is:
B

The motion of particle will not be SHM but that of its projection on a diameter will be SHM. However the motion of particle will be periodic because it has constant speed.

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