Answer to Question #165819 in Physics for Cristian Constantinescu

Question

A simple pendulum is given a small displacement from its equilibrium position and performs simple harmonic motion. State what is meant by simple harmonic motion. 

Answer 1

The simple harmonic motion is the type of the periodic motion (repetitive back and forth motion through the equilibrium position) in which the acceleration of the system (and the net restoring force) is proportional to the displacement and acts in the opposite direction of the displacement.