Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion in which a body oscillates back and forth around an equilibrium position. It is characterized by a restoring force that is directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its equilibrium point.
The factors that affect Simple Harmonic Motion include the mass of the object, the spring constant of the restoring force, and the amplitude and frequency of the oscillations.
Hooke's Law states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position. This is the same principle that governs Simple Harmonic Motion, as the restoring force in SHM is also directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its equilibrium point.
Examples of Simple Harmonic Motion can be found in many everyday objects and phenomena, such as a pendulum swinging, a mass on a spring bouncing up and down, or the vibrations of a guitar string.
Simple Harmonic Motion is different from other types of motion in that it is a periodic motion characterized by a restoring force that is directly proportional to the displacement of the object. This is in contrast to other types of motion, such as uniform circular motion, which do not have a restoring force and therefore do not exhibit oscillatory behavior.