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?

<p>Described by sinusoids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Simple Harmonic Motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for executing angular simple harmonic motion?

<p>Restoring torque proportional to angular displacement (C)</p> 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?

<p>Equilibrium position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Proportional and directed towards equilibrium position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the amplitude represent in simple harmonic motion?

<p>Maximum displacement from the mean position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is phase defined in simple harmonic motion?

<p>State of vibration at a specific instant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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