The composition of two simple harmonic motions of equal periods at right angle to each other and with a phase difference of $\pi $ results in the displacement of the particle along
  • A
    Straight line
  • B
    Circle
  • C
    Ellipse
  • D
    Figure of eight
AIPMT 1990, Medium
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