Which one of the following is simple harmonic?
(a) Rotation of earth around then sun
(b) Rotation of earth about its own axis
(c) Revolving motion of a top
(d) Motion of oscillating liquid column in U tube

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Option (d) is simple harmonic motion because:

Motion of oscillating liquid column in a U-tube is simple harmonic. This is because the mercury moves to and fro on the same path, about the fixed position, with a certain period of time.

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Which one of the following is simple harmonic? (a) Rotation of earth around then sun (b) Rotation of earth about its own axis (c) Revolving motion of a top (d) Motion of oscillating liquid column in U tube

Dear Student Option (d) is simple harmonic motion because: Motion of oscillating liquid column in a U-tube is simple harmonic. This is because the mercury moves to and fro on the same path, about the fixed position, with a certain period of time. Regards

Which one of the following is simple harmonic?
(a) Rotation of earth around then sun
(b) Rotation of earth about its own axis
(c) Revolving motion of a top
(d) Motion of oscillating liquid column in U tube

Dear Student

Option (d) is simple harmonic motion because:

Motion of oscillating liquid column in a U-tube is simple harmonic. This is because the mercury moves to and fro on the same path, about the fixed position, with a certain period of time.

Regards