Harmonic Motion

Harmonic motion is a pattern of movement where an object moves back and forth in a regular, repeating way around a central point. Think of a pendulum swinging or a spring bouncing back and forth. The motion is smooth and predictable, governed by forces like gravity or elasticity that restore the object toward its center after displacement. This type of motion is fundamental in many physical systems, such as sound waves and vibrating objects, and is characterized by a specific frequency, amplitude, and period, which describe how often and how far the object moves.