simple harmonic motion

noun

simple harmonic motion

noun
1

Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Mechanics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences 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.

Related terms
simple harmonic oscillator

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