In Simple Harmonic Motion, the Position of the Oscillator

question 35

Multiple Choice

In simple harmonic motion, the position of the oscillator

• A) is behind its acceleration by a quarter cycle, or π/2 radians
• B) leads its acceleration by a quarter cycle, or π/2 radians
• C) leads its velocity by a quarter cycle, or π/2 radians
• D) is behind its velocity by a quarter cycle, or π/2 radians

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