Which of the following equation does not represent a simple harmonic motion
  • A$y = a\sin \omega \,t$
  • B$y = a\cos \omega \,t$
  • C$y = a\sin \omega \,t + b\cos \omega \,t$
  • D$y = a\tan \omega \,t$
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