Which of the following equations represents a simple harmonic motion? $(\omega$ is angular frequency,$A$ is amplitude of oscillation and $i = \sqrt{-1})$

  • A
    $\frac{dx}{dt} = i \omega \sqrt{x^2 - A^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{d^2 x}{dt^2} = \omega^2 x$
  • C
    $\frac{d^2 x}{dt^2} = i \omega \sqrt{x^2 - A^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{d^2 x}{dt^2} = \omega x^2$

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