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A particle simultaneously participates in two mutually perpendicular oscillations , x=2 sin `omega`t , y =2 cos `omega` t . The trajectory of motion will be

A

a straight line

B

a parabola

C

a circle

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Here the two mutually `boat` vibrations have phase diff. `pi//2` and amplitudes are equal
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