In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is proportional to
A) the velocity.
B) the frequency.
C) the amplitude.
D) the displacement.
E) all of the above

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In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is proportional to the displacement (i.e., the distance from the equilibrium position). This can be shown mathematically using the equation of motion for a simple harmonic oscillator: a = -ω²x, where a is acceleration, x is displacement, and ω is the angular frequency of the motion. The velocity, frequency, and amplitude do not directly affect the acceleration in a simple harmonic motion.

In Simple Harmonic Motion, the Acceleration Is Proportional to