Which of the following expressions corresponds to simple harmonic motion along a straight line, where $x$ is the displacement and $a, b, c$ are positive constants?
  • A$a + bx - cx^2$
  • B$bx^2$
  • C$a - bx + cx^2$
  • D$-bx$
JEE MAIN 2014, Medium
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