A restoring force is a force that acts to bring a system back to its equilibrium position. It is typically proportional to the displacement from equilibrium and is a fundamental concept in understanding oscillatory motion and stability in physical systems.

Restoring Force

restoring force

An equilibrium position is a state in which all forces acting upon a system are balanced, resulting in no net change in the system's state. It is a fundamental concept in physics and economics, indicating stability and absence of external influences causing change.

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displacement from equilibrium

Oscillatory motion is a type of periodic motion where an object moves back and forth around an equilibrium position. It is characterized by parameters such as amplitude, frequency, and period, and is fundamental to understanding systems in physics and engineering, from simple pendulums to complex mechanical vibrations.

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