Which of the following is a simple harmonic motion?

Question

Which of the following is a simple harmonic motion? (A) Particle moving through a string fixed at both ends. (B) Wave moving through a string fixed at both ends. (C) Earth spinning about its axis. (D) Ball bouncing between two rigid vertical walls.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct answer is (b) Wave moving through a string fixed at both ends.

Q. Which of the following is a simple harmonic motion?

Particle moving through a string fixed at both ends.

Wave moving through a string fixed at both ends.

Earth spinning about its axis.

Ball bouncing between two rigid vertical walls.

Correct answer is (b) Wave moving through a string fixed at both ends.