$Assertion :$ For a particle performing $SHM$, its speed decreases as it goes away from the mean position.
$Reason :$ In $SHM$, the acceleration is always opposite to the velocity of the particle.
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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