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For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is proportional to

A

(A) displacement from the mean position

B

) distance from the mean position

C

distance travelled since t = 0

D

speed

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  • If a particle is executing simple harmonic motion, then acceleration of particle

    A
    is uniform
    B
    varies linearly with time
    C
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    D
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    A
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    D
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