Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
Which is true about the phase difference between acceleration and displacement in SHM?
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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Acceleration is always opposite to displacement in phase → phase difference is ππ.
Final Answer: Option C — ππ