$A$ particle is subjected to two mutually perpendicular simple harmonic motions such that its $x$ and $y$ coordinates are given by:
$x = 2 \sin \omega t$
$y = 2 \sin \left( \omega t + \frac{\pi}{4} \right)$
The path of the particle will be:

  • A
    an ellipse
  • B
    a straight line
  • C
    a parabola
  • D
    a circle

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