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Physics

Simple Harmonic Motion

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A mass on a spring or a swinging pendulum are classic examples of systems that exhibit simple harmonic motion.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how a clock pendulum swings back and forth, always returning to the same spot? That’s simple harmonic motion in action.