Simple Harmonic Motion

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What type of restoring force is responsible for simple harmonic motion?

  • A force that varies randomly with the distance from the equilibrium position
  • A constant force regardless of the distance from the equilibrium position
  • A force inversely proportional to the distance from the equilibrium position
  • A force directly proportional to the distance from the equilibrium position (correct)

What mathematical model does simple harmonic motion serve as?

  • Model for non-periodic motion
  • Model for a variety of motions (correct)
  • Model for circular motion
  • Model only for linear motion

What type of oscillation is described by simple harmonic motion?

  • Sinusoidal oscillation (correct)
  • Random oscillation
  • Linear oscillation
  • Exponential oscillation

Which law describes the linear elastic restoring force in a mass-spring system?

<p>Hooke's law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides a basis for the characterization of more complicated periodic motion through Fourier analysis?

<p>Simple harmonic motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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