alleryThe mean position in an oscillation is also the:
AEquidistant position
BEquilibrium position
CEquivalent position
DEquatorial position
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Equilibrium position
1. The body would rest there if undisturbed.
2. Displacement is measured from it.
3. It is the equilibrium position.
_Source: syllabus Physics, Ch 13 'Oscillations'_
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