The distance covered by a particle undergoing SHM in one time period is (amplitude = A):
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The distance covered by a particle undergoing SHM in one time period is (amplitude = A):

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: During one cycle the particle goes from +A to −A and returns to +A. Step 2: The distance from +A to −A is 2A, and the return distance is another 2A. Step 3: Total distance in one time period = 2A + 2A = 4A. Final answer: (D) 4A.