Write a differential equation, involving position and its
   second derivative with respect to time, which gives rise
   to Simple Harmonic Motion.
































 

What does the above equation tell us about the energy of an object in simple harmonic motion?

   a)  the kinetic energy of the object is constant 

   b)  the potential energy of the object is constant 
  
   c)  the total mechanical energy of the object is constant 

























 

What does the above equation tell us about the momentum of an object in simple harmonic motion?

   a)  the momentum of the object is constant 

   b)  the force on the object is constant
  
   c)  the change in the momentum of an object during some interval
       is equal to the integral of the force on the object over that interval
             























 

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