Q102 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Physics

A particle is executing two different simple harmonic motions, mutually perpendicular, of different amplitudes and having phase difference of $\frac{\pi}{2}$. The path of the particle will be

  • A
    circular
  • B
    straight line
  • C
    parabolic
  • Correct answer
    D
    elliptical

Solution

As the different amplitudes are mutually perpendicular which have phase difference of $\frac{\pi}{2}$. Therefore, particle will follow elliptical path.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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