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A object of certain mass is placed on a platform which oscillates up and down  simple harmonically. If it is placed on the weighing machine, the reading of the  machine will be

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minimum at the lowest point
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minimum at the highest point
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minimum at the equilibrium position
d
same at all positions

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Correct option is B

In a simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is always directed opposite to  displacement. Hence at highest point, acceleration will be maximum in downward  direction. So, the pseudo force on the person will be maximum in upward direction.  This makes the normal reaction on the weighing machine decrease and hence  shows minimum reading


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