Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) Superposition of S.H.M’s and Resonance MCQ (Single Correct)

A particle is executing two different simple harmonic motions, mutually perpendicular, of different amplitudes and having phase difference of . The path of the particle will be:

A
circular
B
straight line
C
parabolic
D
elliptical

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The correct answer is:
D

As the different amplitudes are mutually perpendicular which have phase difference of therefore, particle will follow elliptical path.

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