What is simple harmonic motion?
Simple harmonic motion is an oscillation where both of the following statements are true:
-The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to its displacement from an equilibrium position (the midpoint of the object's motion)
-The acceleration of the object is directed towards the equilibrium position
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