MCQ
A system exhibiting S.H.M. must possess
  • A
    Inertia only
  • Elasticity as well as inertia
  • C
    Elasticity, inertia and an external force
  • D
    Elasticity only

Answer

Correct option: B.
Elasticity as well as inertia
b
(b) System should be elastic and must possess inertia

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