)Simple Harmonic Motion is a type of oscillatory motion where an object moves back and forth around a central equilibrium point due to a restoring force that is proportional to its displacement from that point.
Pulsatance, also known as angular frequency, is a measure of how quickly an object oscillates in Simple Harmonic Motion. It is equal to 2π times the frequency of the motion.
The pulsatance of an object in Simple Harmonic Motion is affected by two factors: the mass and the stiffness of the object. A heavier object or a stiffer spring will have a higher pulsatance, while a lighter object or a more flexible spring will have a lower pulsatance.
The period of Simple Harmonic Motion is equal to 2π divided by the pulsatance. This means that as the pulsatance increases, the period decreases and vice versa.
Some common examples of Simple Harmonic Motion include a pendulum swinging, a mass on a spring bouncing up and down, and a mass attached to a rubber band being pulled and released. In nature, waves in water and sound waves also exhibit Simple Harmonic Motion.