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Grade 11Mechanics

Is the equation of force F=-2x+4 Oscillatory motion or shm

Profile image of Aditya Sheth
9 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Alka Bhargava
9 Years ago
Yes it is since F= maSo, ma= -2x + 4Or a=- (2/m)x + 4/mWhich can be written as a=-(2/m)×(x-2)Thus it`s mean position is at 2 and omega is (2÷m)^(1÷2)