Define the following with reference to simple harmonic motion. a) Amplitude b) Oscillation c) Time period

Define the following with reference to simple harmonic motion.

a) Amplitude b) Oscillation c) Time period
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a) The maximum displacement of the particle on either side of the equilibrium position is

called amplitude.

b) One complete to and fro motion of the particle about its mean position is called

oscillation
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