simple harmonic motions

A form of simple harmonic motion — oscillating motion (as of a pendulum) in which the acceleration of the oscillator has an equal magnitude but opposite direction to the displacement of it from the equilibrium position.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of simple harmonic motion
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