Simple Harmonic Motion
Definition
Simple Harmonic Motion refers to the repetitive back-and-forth motion of an object about a stable equilibrium position, where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position.
Related terms
Period: The time taken for one complete cycle of simple harmonic motion.
Amplitude: The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during simple harmonic motion.
Frequency: The number of complete cycles or oscillations per unit time during simple harmonic motion.
"Simple Harmonic Motion" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Study guides (1)
AP Physics 1 - 6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
Practice Questions (1)
A block attached to an ideal spring undergoes simple harmonic motion. The acceleration of the block has its maximum magnitude at the point where
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