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JEE Main 6 April 2026, Shift 1, Physics Q37

Question 37 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 12 of 25, Section A.

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is

A

and time period is 5 sec. The time required by it to move from

x=A

x=\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}

is ________ sec.

(1)1/4
(2)5/4
(3)5/8Official answer
(4)3/8

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Oscillations
Topic: SHM Equations
Idea tested: Phasor Diagram Technique

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