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A particle is subjected to two mutually perpendicular SHMs such that x=2 sin ωt and y=2 sin ωt+π/4.. The path of the particle will be:

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

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As phase difference =π4the resultant path of the particle is an ellipse.

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