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In a periodic motion when a body moves to and fro about a fixed mean position its acceleration.
a
Proportional to displacement of body from mean position and is always directed towards the mean position.
b
Inversely proportional to displacement of body from mean position and is always directed away from mean position.
c
Proportional to displacement of body from mean position and is always directed away from mean position
d
May be proportional to displacement but unspecified direction.
detailed solution
Correct option is A
In SHM, acceleration where x is the displacement of the body measure from equilibrium (mean) position. The negative sign signifies that acceleration is always directed towards the equilibrium position,Talk to our academic expert!
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