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Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) Equation of SHM MCQ (Single Correct)

The position vector of a particle from origin is given by = A ( cos ω t + sin ω t). The motion of the particle is

A
simple harmonic
B
on a straight line
C
on a circle
D
with constant acceleration

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The correct answer is:
C

The magnitude of the displacement

The direction of the displacement from X-axis is

It means the position vector of the particle can take any angle but its magnitude is constant.

So the motion is on a circle with center at the origin.

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