If the speed $v$ of the bob in a simple pendulum is plotted against the tangential acceleration $a$, the correct graph will be represented by
KVPY 2011, Medium
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For an oscillating simple pendulum,

Acceleration, $a=-\omega^2 x$

and velocity, $v=\omega \sqrt{A^2-x^2}$

$\Rightarrow v^2=\omega^2\left(A^2-x^2\right)$

$\Rightarrow v^2+\omega^2 x^2 =\omega^2 A^2$

$\Rightarrow \quad v^2+\frac{\omega^4 x^2}{\omega^2}=\omega^2 A^2$

$\Rightarrow \quad v^2+\frac{ \alpha ^2}{\omega^2}=\omega^2 A^2$

$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{v^2}{\omega^2 A^2}+\frac{a^2}{\omega^4 A^2}=1$

This is an ellipse $\left(\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1\right)$ with centre at origin.

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