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The rotation of the earth about its axis is periodic but not simple harmonic. Justify.

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  8. When are the diplacement and velocity in the same direction in SHM?

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  9. When are the velocity and acceleration in the same direction SHM?

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  10. Can displacement and acceleration be in the same direction in S.H.M. ?

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  14. Two simple pendulum of unequal lengths while oscillating meet each oth...

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  18. At what points along the path of a simple pendulum is the tension in t...

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