Simple Harmonic Motion is defined as a periodic motion of a point along a straight line, such that its acceleration is always towards a fixed point in that line and is proportional to its distance from that point. In other words, its acceleration is proportional to the displacement but acts in an opposite direction. Prove algebraically that the motion of a particle defined by x = cos 2t + 2sin2t is simple harmonic.

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Simple Harmonic Motion is defined as a periodic motion of a point along a straight line,
such that its acceleration is always towards a fixed point in that line and is proportional to
its distance from that point. In other words, its acceleration is proportional to the
displacement but acts in an opposite direction. Prove algebraically that the motion of a
particle defined by x = cos 2t + 2sin2t is simple harmonic.
Transcribed Image Text:Simple Harmonic Motion is defined as a periodic motion of a point along a straight line, such that its acceleration is always towards a fixed point in that line and is proportional to its distance from that point. In other words, its acceleration is proportional to the displacement but acts in an opposite direction. Prove algebraically that the motion of a particle defined by x = cos 2t + 2sin2t is simple harmonic.
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