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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
The equation of SHM is x=Acos(ωt+ϕ)x=Acos(ωt+ϕ). Which term determines the phase of the oscillation?
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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ϕϕ is the phase constant.
Final Answer: Option C — ϕϕ