MCQ
The function $sin^2\,(\omega t)$ represents
  • A
    a periodic, but not simple harmonic, motion with a period $2\pi /\omega $
  • a periodic, but not simple harmonic, motion with a period $\pi /\omega $
  • C
    a simple harmonic motion with a period $2\pi /\omega $
  • D
    a simple harmonic motion with a period $\pi /\omega $

Answer

Correct option: B.
a periodic, but not simple harmonic, motion with a period $\pi /\omega $
b
The function $\sin ^{2}(\omega t)$ represents

a periodic, but not simple harmonic motion with a period $\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}$,

a simple harmonic motion with a period $\frac{\pi}{\omega}$

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