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As the expression is involving sine function, which of the following equations does not represent a simple harmonic motion?

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a
y=asin⁡ωt
b
y=acos⁡ωt
c
y=asin⁡ωt+bcos⁡ωt
d
y=atan⁡ωt

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Correct option is D

Standard equation of S.H.M. d2ydt2=−ω2y is not satisfied by y=atan⁡ωt which will be periodic.Clearly, this equation does not represents SHM.


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