The phase of simple harmonic motion repeats itself every period T. Therefore, points in time separated by an integer multiple of T have the same phase.
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the provided displacement versus time curve for a particle executing simple harmonic motion?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2017 · Topic: Mechanics (Simple Harmonic Motion and Damped/Forced Oscillations)
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Answer: B. Phase of the oscillating particle is same at t=2s and t=8s
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