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A particle is acted simultaneously by mutually perpendicular simple harmonic motion.x=acosωt and y=asinωt. The trajectory of motion of the particle will be 

a
an ellipse
b
a parabola
c
a circle
d
a straight line

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Given, x=acos⁡ωt    ……(i)             y=asin⁡ωt    ……..(ii)Squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii),x2+y2=a2             cos2⁡ωt+sin2⁡ωt⇒ x2+y2=a2     ∵cos2⁡ωt+sin2⁡ωt=1This is the equation, of a circleClearly, the locus is a circle of constant radius a.

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