Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) Acceleration of Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

If a hole is bored along the diameter of the earth and a stone is dropped into hole

A
The stone reaches the center of the earth and stops there
B
The stone reaches the other side of the earth and stops there
C
The stone executes simple harmonic motion about the center of the earth
D
The stone reaches the other side of the earth and escapes into space

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C

The stone execute S.H.M. about centre of earth with time period where R = Radius of earth.

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