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What type of restoring force is responsible for simple harmonic motion?
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?
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?
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?
Which law describes the linear elastic restoring force in a mass-spring system?
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What provides a basis for the characterization of more complicated periodic motion through Fourier analysis?
What provides a basis for the characterization of more complicated periodic motion through Fourier analysis?
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