The total phase of a particle executing SHM from mean position is 
. Which of the following statements is true regarding the position and motion of the particle?
A
The particle is at 
and moving in 
direction
and moving in direction B
The particle is at 
and moving in 
direction
and moving in direction C
The particle is at 
and moving in 
direction
and moving in direction D
The particle is at 
and moving in 
direction
and moving in direction
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Phase angle 
Which indicates that particle has completed two oscillations and it is moving in 
direction (+ amplitude side). Its effective phase angle is 
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