What is meant by simple harmonic motion (SHM)? - Vidyadip

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What is meant by simple harmonic motion (SHM)?

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A particle is said to execute simple harmonic motion if it moves to and fro about a mean position under the action of a restoring force which is directly proportional to its displacement from the mean position and is always directed towards the mean position.

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