Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion where an object oscillates back and forth around a stable equilibrium position. It occurs when the restoring force acting on the object is directly proportional to the object's displacement from equilibrium and is directed towards the equilibrium position.
Examples of bodies performing simple harmonic motion include:
1. Pendulum: The swinging motion of a pendulum, such as a grandfather clock, exhibits simple harmonic motion.
2. Mass-Spring System: The oscillation of a mass attached to a spring, like a mass suspended on a vertical spring, is an example of SHM.
3. Vibrating Guitar String: When a guitar string is plucked, it vibrates in a way that follows simple harmonic motion.
4. Torsional Pendulum: A torsional pendulum, such as a clock's balance wheel or a wire with a weighted disk at its end twisted and released, shows simple harmonic motion.
5. Water Waves: The oscillation of water particles in a body of water due to waves can be modeled as simple harmonic motion.
What is simple harmonic motion?
State five examples of bodies performing simple harmonic motion
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