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Assertion : In simple harmonic motion the velocity is maximum when the acceleration is minimum.
Reason : In simple harmonic motion the phase difference between velocity and acceleration is `(pi)/(2)`
Select the correct option form the following.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Both assertion and reason are false

D

Assertion is true and reason is false

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The correct Answer is:
A
In simple harmonic motion, the valocity and acceleration of a particle differ in phase by `(pi)/(2)`.
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