In simple harmonic motion the position of the oscillator:

A. Leads its acceleration by a half cycle, or radians

B. Leads its velocity by a half cycle, or radians

C. Is in phase with its acceleration

D. Is in phase with its velocity


A. Leads its acceleration by a half cycle, or radians

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