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Simple Harmonic Motion: Acceleration MCQ

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AccelerationMediumQuestion 31108

Question

Maximum acceleration in SHM occurs at:
  1. A
    Mean position
  2. B
    Extreme positions (x = ±A)
    Correct
  3. C
    All positions equally
  4. D
    x = A/2

Correct answer

Extreme positions (x = ±A)

Explanation

|a| = ω²|x|. Maximum acceleration = ω²A at extreme positions where displacement is maximum.

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