Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the nature regarding simple pendulun, and Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM), in general ?

Options

A. The particles executing SHM acquire maximum velocity at mean position
B. The acceleration is directly proportional to displacement and is always directed away from the fixed position
C. The simple pendulum condition is satisfied only for small angular separations of the bob from its mean position
D. Doubling the length of a simple pendulum increases its time period by approximately 41.4%

Answer

B