Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Harmonic Motion: Overview
This topic comprises the study of simple harmonic motion by plotting a graph of quantities according to the displacement. It also explains the symbol used to represent its unit with examples.
Important Questions on Simple Harmonic Motion
Is this an example for (nearly) simple harmonic motion or periodic but not simple harmonic motion?
General vibrations of a polyatomic molecule about its equilibrium position.
Is this an example for (nearly) simple harmonic motion or periodic but not simple harmonic motion?
Motion of a ball bearing inside a smooth curved bowl, when released from a point slightly above the lower most point.
Is this an example for (nearly) simple harmonic motion or periodic but not simple harmonic motion?
Motion of an oscillating mercury column in a U-tube.
Is this an example for (nearly) simple harmonic motion or periodic but not simple harmonic motion?
The rotation of earth about its axis.
