The position x of an object varies with time t. For which of the following equations relating x and t is the motion of the object simple harmonic motion? (There may be more than one correct choice.) O x = 5 sin²3t Ox 8 cos (3t+x) O x = 4 tan 2t Ox 5 sin (3t+0) = x= =2 cos²(3t-1)

The position x of an object varies with time t. For which of the following equations relating x and t is the motion of the object simple harmonic motion? (There may be more than one correct choice.) O x = 5 sin²3t Ox 8 cos (3t+x) O x = 4 tan 2t Ox 5 sin (3t+0) = x= =2 cos²(3t-1)

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