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A particle is executing SHM in both x and y directions whose equations are as follows:
`x=cos(pit)" and "y=cos((pit)/(2))`
What will be the net trajectory of the particle on the x-y plane?

A

circle

B

ellipse

C

parabola

D

hyperbola

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The correct Answer is:
C
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