Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)*: This occurs when the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position and acts in the opposite direction.

Here are the three main types of oscillatory motion:

• Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): This occurs when the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position and acts in the opposite direction.
• Damped Oscillations: These are oscillations where the amplitude gradually decreases over time due to energy loss, typically from resistive forces like friction or air resistance.
• Forced Oscillations: These occur when an external periodic force is applied to an oscillating system, causing it to oscillate at the frequency of the applied force. If the driving frequency matches the natural frequency, resonance can occur.