Physics · Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) and its equation, phase

The phase difference between the displacement and acceleration of particle execu

The phase difference between the displacement and acceleration of particle executing S.H.M. in radian

  • A. \( \pi / 4 \)
  • B. \( \pi / 2 \)
  • C. \pi \)
  • D. \( 2 \pi \)

Step-by-step solution

In simple harmonic motion, displacement x = A sin(ωt+φ) and acceleration a = -ω²x = ω²A sin(ωt+φ+π). Acceleration is exactly opposite in phase to displacement, differing by π radians.
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