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Assertion : In `x = A cos omega t`, `x` is the displacement measured from extreme position.
Reason : In the above equation `x = A` at time `t = 0`.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`x` is measured from the mean position.
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