Oscillations · JEE Preparation Physics
Which of the following functions of time represents a simple harmonic motion?
Practice question from Oscillations (JEE Preparation Physics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-682727
Which of the following functions of time represents a simple harmonic motion?
- A.sin(omega t) - cos(omega t)Correct answer
- B.sin^2(omega t)
- C.1 + omega t + omega^2 t^2
- D.e^{-omega t}
Solution
The function can be rewritten as , which represents a simple harmonic motion. All other options do not represent periodic or simple harmonic motion.
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