An Oscillatory Motion Must Be Simple Harmonic If

question 47

Multiple Choice

An oscillatory motion must be simple harmonic if:

• A)the amplitude is small
• B)the potential energy is equal to the kinetic energy
• C)the motion is along the arc of a circle
• D)the acceleration varies sinusoidally with time
• E)the derivative, dU/dx, of the potential energy is negative

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