Simple Harmonic Motion Vocabulary

The maximum displacement from equilibrium.

The distance and direction of an object from equilibrium.

The central position where the net restoring force is zero.

The number of complete oscillations per second.

(Hz) – The unit of frequency, equal to one oscillation per second.

Repeated motion back and forth around an equilibrium position.

The time required for one complete oscillation.

Motion that repeats after equal intervals of time.

A force that acts toward the equilibrium position.

(SHM) – Oscillatory motion in which the restoring force is proportional to displacement and directed toward equilibrium.