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simple harmonic motion

American  

noun

Physics.
  1. vibratory motion in a system in which the restoring force is proportional to the displacement from equilibrium. S.H.M., s.h.m.


simple harmonic motion British  

noun

  1. SHM. a form of periodic motion of a particle, etc, in which the acceleration is always directed towards some equilibrium point and is proportional to the displacement from this point

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simple harmonic motion Scientific  

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The motion of the mass is called simple harmonic motion.

From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016

Figure 16.30 An idealized ocean wave passes under a sea gull that bobs up and down in simple harmonic motion.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

It goes on to discuss important concepts such as simple harmonic motion, uniform harmonic motion, and damped harmonic motion.

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This observation is analogous to the fact that the frequency of a simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the stiffness of the oscillating object.

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The amplitude of a simple harmonic motion is the range on one side or the other of the middle point of the course.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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