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Which of the following expressions corresponds to simple harmonic motion along a straight line, where x is displacement and a,b,c are positive constants?
Which of the following expressions corresponds to simple harmonic motion along a straight line, where x is displacement and a,b,c are positive constants?
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Negative sign ensures restoring nature.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- a+bx-cx²
- bx²
- a-bx+cx²
- -bx
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The Correct Option is D
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