If F is the force,x the displacement,and k a particular constant,for simple harmonic motion we must have A)F = -k/x² B)F = k/x C)F = (k/x²)^1/2 D)F = -kx² E)None of these is correct.

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For simple harmonic motion, the force is given by Hooke's law, which states that F = -kx, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement from equilibrium. None of the given options match this equation.

If F Is the Force,x the Displacement,and K a Particular