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Author: David Loyd
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Chapter 20, Problem 1PLA
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The kind of force that produce simple harmonic motion.

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Answer to Problem 1PLA

The force directed towards the equilibrium position produce simple harmonic motionand F=kx.

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Simple harmonic motion is a type of oscillating motion in which the displacement of mass moving in one dimension is described by a single sine or cosine function.

Force of the mass with simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the magnitude of the displacement from its equilibrium position and its direction must be towards the equilibrium position of the mass.

Write the equation of force for simple harmonic motion

    F=kx

Here, F is the force, k is the constant and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the force directed towards the equilibrium position produce simple harmonic motion and F=kx.

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