A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions along 
and 
directions according to
Choose the correct option.
A
Motion of particle will be elliptical, traversing in clockwise direction
B
Particle will move on a straight line of slope 
C
Particle will have simple harmonic motion along 
-axis with amplitude 5 units.
-axis with amplitude 5 units. D
Particle will transverse a hyperbola.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Equation of path is
which is a equation of straight line having slope 
Equation of resulting motion is 
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