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प्रश्न
What are the two basic characteristics of a simple harmonic motion?
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उत्तर
The two basic characteristics of a simple harmonic motion:
- Acceleration is directly proportional to displacement.
- The direction of acceleration is always towards the mean position, which is opposite to displacement.
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