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In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is inversely proportional to the displacement of the body from its mean position.

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Solution

The correct option is A False
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is directly proportional to the displacement of the body from its mean position.
i.e. $a \propto x$

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