Simple harmonic motion requires that the magnitude of the net restoring force is proportional to the magnitude of which quantity?
A)velocity
B)angular velocity
C)angular frequency
D)displacement

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Simple harmonic motion requires that the net restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. This is given by Hooke's Law, F = -kx, where F is the restoring force, x is the displacement, and k is the spring constant. Therefore, the correct answer is D, displacement.

Simple Harmonic Motion Requires That the Magnitude of the Net