Restoring Force

Definition

The restoring force is a force that acts on an object to bring it back towards its equilibrium position after being displaced.

Related terms

Equilibrium Position: Equilibrium position refers to the point where there are no net forces acting on an object, resulting in zero acceleration.

Hooke's Law:

Hooke's Law states that within elastic limits, the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from equilibrium.

Simple Harmonic Motion:

Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium.