| harmonic motion n. A periodic vibration, as of a violin string, in which the motions are symmetrical about a region of equilibrium. Such a vibration may have only one frequency and amplitude or may be a combination of two or more components. Also called simple harmonic motion. |
harmonic motion
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(Physics / General Physics) a periodic motion in which the displacement is symmetrical about a point or a periodic motion that is composed of such motions See also simple harmonic motion
| harmonic motion A periodic vibration, as of a violin string, in which the motions are symmetrical about a region of equilibrium. Such a vibration may have only one frequency and amplitude or may be a combination of two or more components called harmonics. Also called periodic motion. |
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| Noun | 1. |  harmonic motion - a periodic motion in which the displacement is either symmetrical about a point or is the sum of such motionsperiodic motion, periodic movement - motion that recurs over and over and the period of time required for each recurrence remains the same simple harmonic motion - periodic motion in which the restoring force is proportional to the displacement |
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