Both the x and y coordinates of a point execute simple harmonic motion.The frequencies are the same but the amplitudes are different.The resulting orbit might be:
A)an ellipse
B)a circle
C)a parabola
D)a hyperbola
E)a square

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If the frequencies are the same, then the motion in both directions will be synchronized. If the amplitudes are different, then the orbit will not be circular. The only other option for a closed curve under these conditions is an ellipse. Therefore, the best choice is A) an ellipse.

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