Explain the following terms for SHM: Vibration, amplitude, time period, frequency.

Vibration: A complete to-and-fro motion of an oscillating object around its equilibrium position. One full cycle of motion is called one vibration.

Amplitude (A): The maximum displacement of an oscillating object from its mean position. It determines the energy of the oscillation.

Time period (T): The time required to complete one full oscillation. It is measured in seconds.

Frequency (f): The number of complete oscillations per second, measured in Hertz (Hz). It is given by:

f=1/T

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