"simple harmonic motion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: simple harmonic motions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} simple harmonic motion (plural simple harmonic motions)
  1. (mathematics, physics) 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 Wikipedia link: simple harmonic motion Categories (topical): Mathematics, Physics Translations (oscillating motion): απλή αρμονική ταλάντωση (aplí armonikí talántosi) [feminine] (Greek), egyszerű harmonikus rezgőmozgás (Hungarian), gerak harmonik sederhana (Indonesian), moto armonico semplice [masculine] (Italian), gerakan harmonik mudah (Malay), movimiento armónico simple [masculine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-simple_harmonic_motion-en-noun-yp1DeK~N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, sciences

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