Restoring Force
Definition
The restoring force is a force that acts on an object to bring it back towards its equilibrium position after being displaced.
Related terms
Equilibrium Position: Equilibrium position refers to the point where there are no net forces acting on an object, resulting in zero acceleration.
Hooke's Law: Hooke's Law states that within elastic limits, the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from equilibrium.
Simple Harmonic Motion: Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium.
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