In Simple Harmonic Motion, the Position of the Oscillator

question 25

Multiple Choice

In simple harmonic motion, the position of the oscillator

• A) is out of phase with its acceleration by a half cycle, or π radians
• B) is out of phase with its velocity by a half cycle, or π radians
• C) is in phase with its acceleration
• D) is in phase with its velocity

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