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Differential equation for SHM

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The differential equation for Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) describes the relationship between acceleration and displacement of an object undergoing harmonic motion.

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