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SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION
CONTENT
- Definition of Simple Harmonic Motion (SMH)
- Examples of Bodies in Simple Harmonic Motion
- Mathematical Definition of Simple Harmonic Motion
- Terms for Describing Simple Harmonic Motion
- Speed and Acceleration of Bodies in Simple Harmonic Motion
- Practice Exercises
- Simple Pendulum
- The Period of Oscillation of a Simple Pendulum
- A Body at the End of a Vibrating Helical Spring
- Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
- Damped Oscillation
Definition of Simple Harmonic Motion (SMH)
Simple harmonic motion is an example of periodic motion. A periodic motion is one whose pattern of motion is repeated at regular interval of time.
A body is said to be in Simple Harmonic Motion if it moves along a fixed path such that it acceleration is directly proportional to its displacement from a fixed point and it is also directed toward that fixed point.
Simple harmonic motion can be defined as the motion of a body whose acceleration is always directed towards a fixed point and is proportional to the displacement of the bodies from that point.
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