The motion of a body is simple harmonic if the?
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acceleration is always directed towards a fixed point
- path of motion is a straight line
- acceleration is proportional to the square of the distance from a fixed point
- acceleration is constant and directed towards a fixed point
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration of the particle is directed towards its mean position and directly proportional to its displacement.
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