Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Simple harmonic motion refers to the repetitive back-and-forth motion of an object around a stable equilibrium position, where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from that position.
Related terms
Oscillation: Oscillation refers to any periodic or repetitive motion around an equilibrium point.
Amplitude: Amplitude represents the maximum displacement or distance from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion.