simple harmonic motion

simple harmonic motion noun Physics.

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

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1. 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 pointAbbreviation: SHM

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1. See harmonic motion.

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