The x-t graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The equation of the particle is given by
x=1sinπ2t
y=1sinπ2t
y=8sinπ4t
x=1sinπ4t
The equation of simple harmonic motion is given by x=Asinωt+ϕ . Using the value of A = 1 cm and ω=2πT=2π8=π4 , we get