Home/
Competitive Exams/
JEE Main & Advanced/
Physics/
Simple Harmonic Motion/
Question 31157
JEE Physics · Hard

Simple Harmonic Motion: SHM and Circular Motion MCQ

Solve this quality-checked JEE multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
SHM and Circular MotionHardQuestion 31157

Question

SHM can be regarded as the projection of:
  1. A
    Elliptical motion
  2. B
    Uniform circular motion onto a diameter
    Correct
  3. C
    Parabolic motion
  4. D
    Non-uniform circular motion

Correct answer

Uniform circular motion onto a diameter

Explanation

A reference particle moves in a circle of radius A with uniform angular speed ω. Its projection on any diameter is SHM with amplitude A and frequency ω.

Review Simple Harmonic Motion notesStart timed chapter practice