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What is meant by simple harmonic motion

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An object undergoing SHM will oscillate about an equilibrium position with a restoring force and acceleration that is proportional to the displacement, but in the opposite direction

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What is resonance

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resonance is a phenomenon that only occurs when the frequency at which a force is periodically applied is equal or nearly equal to one of the natural frequencies of the system

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