Which one of the following equations of motion represents simple harmonic motion ? 

Where $k,k_0,k_1$ and $a$ are all positive

  • A$Acceleration  =k (x)$
  • B$Acceleration\,\,= k (x+a)$
  • C$Acceleration\,\,=-k (x+a )$
  • D$Acceleration\,\, =-k (x^2)$
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