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Simple harmonic motion

physical science Maturity 9-11

Some things move back and forth.

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A spring can do this. It pulls a weight to the middle. Then the weight moves past the middle. It goes back and forth again. This can go on and on. Can you find something that swings?
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Simple Harmonic Motion Orbit.gif

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