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The acceleration (a) of SHM at mean position is :
  1. zero
  2. x
  3. x2
  4. None of these

A
x
B
None of these
C
zero
D
x2
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Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement and acts in the direction opposite to that of displacement.
F=kx=ma
a=kxmx
At mean position ,x=0
amean=0

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