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The average displacement over a period of S.H.M. is ______. (A = amplitude of S.H.M.)

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The average displacement over a period of S.H.M. is ______.

(A = amplitude of S.H.M.)

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  • 4 A

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The average displacement over a period of S.H.M. is 0.

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