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Simple Harmonic Motion: Velocity in SHM MCQ

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Velocity in SHMHardQuestion 31175

Question

Velocity-displacement graph (v vs x) for SHM is:
  1. A
    Straight line
  2. B
    Parabola
  3. C
    Ellipse
    Correct
  4. D
    Hyperbola

Correct answer

Ellipse

Explanation

v² = ω²(A²−x²) → v²/ω²A² + x²/A² = 1. This is the equation of an ellipse in v-x space.