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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

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In Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM), what is the direction of the restoring force?

Tangential to the displacement

Towards the mean position (correct)

Normal to the displacement

Away from the mean position

Which motion is a special case of oscillatory motion where acceleration is directly proportional to displacement?

Linear Motion

Random Motion

Circular Motion

Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) (correct)

What is the relationship between acceleration and displacement in Simple Harmonic Motion?

Inversely proportional

Constant

Unrelated

Directly proportional (correct)

How are displacement, velocity, and acceleration related in Simple Harmonic Motion?

Described by sinusoids Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motion forms an important tool in understanding sound waves, light waves, and alternating currents?

Simple Harmonic Motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for executing angular simple harmonic motion?

Restoring torque proportional to angular displacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the key term for the point at which the net force acting on the particle is zero in simple harmonic motion?

Equilibrium position Signup and view all the answers

In linear simple harmonic motion, what should the relationship between the restoring force and displacement be?

Proportional and directed towards equilibrium position Signup and view all the answers

What does the amplitude represent in simple harmonic motion?

Maximum displacement from the mean position Signup and view all the answers

How is phase defined in simple harmonic motion?

State of vibration at a specific instant Signup and view all the answers