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Simple Harmonic Motion: Phase MCQ

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PhaseMediumQuestion 31110

Question

Phase difference between displacement and velocity in SHM is:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    π
  3. C
    π/2
    Correct
  4. D
    π/4

Correct answer

π/2

Explanation

x = A sin(ωt), v = Aω cos(ωt) = Aω sin(ωt + π/2). Velocity leads displacement by π/2.

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