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The general equation for SHM is:

Ax = A sin(ωt + φ)
Bx = A e^(ωt)
Cx = A t²
Dx = A + ωt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. x = A sin(ωt + φ)
x(t) = A sin(ωt + φ), where A is amplitude, ω is angular frequency, φ is phase. This satisfies d²x/dt² = -ω²x, the SHM equation.
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