Two linear simple harmonic motions of equal amplitude and frequency are
impressed on a particle along x and y-axis respectively. The initial phase difference between them is π2. The resultant path followed by the particle is :
A
a circle
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B
a straight line
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C
an ellipse
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D
a parabola
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Solution
The correct option is D a circle As one is along x- direction and the other along y. Because of initial phase difference π2 it remains same throughout the motion which happens when it travels along a circle.