The coordinates of a particle moving in a plane are given by $x = a \cos(pt)$ and $y = b \sin(pt)$,where $a, b (b < a)$ and $p$ are positive constants of appropriate dimensions. Then:

  • A
    The path of the particle is an ellipse.
  • B
    The velocity and acceleration of the particle are normal to each other at $t = \pi / (2p)$.
  • C
    The acceleration of the particle is always directed towards a focus.
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$.

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