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Which of the following statements about simple harmonic motion is true?
Which of the following statements about simple harmonic motion is true?
- The maximum displacement on one side of the equilibrium position is greater than the maximum displacement on the other side.
- The force responsible for the motion is inversely proportional to the distance from the equilibrium position. (correct)
- The force responsible for the motion is always directed away from the equilibrium position.
- The time interval of each complete vibration varies.
In simple harmonic motion, the force responsible for the motion is directly proportional to ____.
In simple harmonic motion, the force responsible for the motion is directly proportional to ____.
- The mass of the object
- The maximum displacement on one side of the equilibrium position
- The distance from the equilibrium position (correct)
- The time interval of each complete vibration
What is the relation between the force (F), displacement (x), and a constant (k) in simple harmonic motion?
What is the relation between the force (F), displacement (x), and a constant (k) in simple harmonic motion?
- F = -k/x
- F = -kx (correct)
- F = kx
- F = k/x
