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In simple harmonic motion, the particle...

In simple harmonic motion, the particle is

A

always accelerated

B

always retarded

C

alternately accelerated and retarded

D

neither accelerated nor retarded.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Particle is alternatively accelerated and deaccelerated.
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