A restoring force of magnitude F acts on a system with a displacement of magnitude x.In which of the following cases will the system undergo simple harmonic motion? A) F B) F sin x C) F x² D) F x E) F 1/x

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Simple harmonic motion occurs when the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the system from equilibrium, and acts in the opposite direction. Choice D is the only option where the restoring force is directly proportional to x, indicating simple harmonic motion.

A Restoring Force of Magnitude F Acts on a System