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Question 4 • DCSS Physics CR 24-25

An object that is in simple harmonic motion is restored to its equilibrium position due to a force that is proportional to which quantity?

Answer
A
tension
B
velocity
C
displacement
D
period

Explanation

In simple harmonic motion, the restoring force is proportional to the object's displacement from equilibrium and points in the opposite direction: F = −kx. The greater the displacement, the greater the restoring force, so the correct choice is displacement.

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