simple harmonic motion

noun

Meaning

Oscillating motion (as of a pendulum) in which the acceleration of the oscillator has an equal magnitude but opposite direction to the displacement of it from the equilibrium position

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Related words

harmonic motion(English)harmonic oscillator(English)harmonic(English)harmonics(English)simple pendulum(English)superharmonic(English)gyromotion(English)normal mode(English)

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