Simple Harmonic Motion: a Restoring Force of Magnitude F Acts

question 17

Multiple Choice

Simple harmonic motion: A restoring force of magnitude F acts on a system with a displacement of magnitude x. In which of the following cases will the system undergo simple harmonic motion?

• A) F
• B) F sin x
• C) F x²
• D) F x
• E) F 1/x

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