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Physics Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations) NCERT Examplar MCQ (Single Correct)

The equation of motion of a particle is . The motion is:

A
Periodic but not oscillatory
B
Periodic and oscillatory
C
Oscillatory but not periodic
D
Neither periodic nor oscillatory

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The correct answer is:
C

1. As the given equation is

is a cosine function. Hence, it is an oscillatory motion.

Now, putting in place of t

where, T is supposed as period of the function .
Hence, it is not periodic.

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