In order that the resultant path on superimposing two mutually perpendicular SHM be a circle, the conditions are that
A
the amplitudes on both SHM should be equal and they should have a phase difference of 
B
the amplitudes should be in the ratio 1:2 and the phase difference should be zero
C
the amplitudes should be in the ratio 1:2 and the phase difference should be 
D
the amplitudes should be equal and the phase difference should be zero
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Suppose 
and 
Then, by squaring and adding these two equations, we get
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