Which of the following equations does not represent a simple harmonic motion?

Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Oscillations and Waves

1. y = a sin  t
2. y = b cos  t
3. y = a sin  t + b cos  t
4. y = a tan  t

Answer

(D) y = a tan  t

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