$Assertion :$ In $SHM$, acceleration is always directed towards the mean position.
$Reason :$ In $SHM$, the body has to stop momentary at the extreme position and move back to mean position.
$Reason :$ In $SHM$, the body has to stop momentary at the extreme position and move back to mean position.
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