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Which of the following equations does not represent a simple harmonic motion

  • Option 1)

    y = a\sin wt

  • Option 2)

    y = a\cos wt

  • Option 3)

    y = a\sin wt + b\cos wt

  • Option 4)

    y = a\tan wt

 

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Standard equation of SHM \frac{d^2y}{dt^{2}} = -\omega^{2}y, is not statisfied by y = a\tan\omega t

 

Oscillation -

An Oscillation is a special type of periodic motion in which a particle moves to and fro about a fixed point called mean position of particle.

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e.g. clock at railway station.

 

 

 


Option 1)

y = a\sin wt

This is incorrect.

Option 2)

y = a\cos wt

This is incorrect.

Option 3)

y = a\sin wt + b\cos wt

This is incorrect.

Option 4)

y = a\tan wt

This is correct.

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