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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - 13. oscillations

Which of the following expressions corresponds to simple harmonic motion along a straight line, where \(x\) is the displacement and \(a, b, c\) are positive constants?

  1. A \(a + bx - cx^2\)
  2. B \(bx^2\)
  3. C \(a - bx + cx^2\)
  4. D \(-bx\)
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(D) \(-bx\)

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In linear \(S.H.M\)., the restoring force acting on particle should always be proportional to the displacement of the particle and directed towards the equilibrium position. i.e., \(\mathrm{F} \propto x\) or \(\mathrm{F}=-\mathrm{bx}\) where \(\mathrm{b}\) is a positive constant
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