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PHY 104 Oscillatory Motion Objective Question
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Two essential conditions for Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) to occur are:
Options
A The object must be displaced from equilibrium and the restoring force is constant.
B The object must be displaced from stable equilibrium and the restoring force must be directly proportional to displacement.
Correct Answer
C The object must have a constant velocity and zero acceleration.
D The restoring force must be independent of displacement and velocity.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Conditions for Simple Harmonic Motion' section on page 2 states: '(i) An object must be displaced from its position of stable equilibrium and then released, and (ii) the restoring force must be directly proportional to the object's displacement from its equilibrium position.'

Hint

Recall the characteristics of the force that drives SHM, often related to Hooke's Law.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Oscillatory Motion
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 263 of 947
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