A particle is acted simultaneously by mutually

Question:

A particle is acted simultaneously by mutually perpendicular simple harmonic motions x = a cos ωt and y = a sin ωt. The trajectory of motion of the particle will be

(a) an ellipse

(b) a parabola

(c) a circle

(d) a straight line

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) a circle

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