A particle moving along the x-axis executes simple harmonic motion, then the force acting on it is given by
Where A and K are positive constants
– A Kx
A cos (Kx)
A exp (– Kx)
A Kx
For S.H.M. F=−kx.
∴ Force = Mass × Acceleration ∝-x ⇒F = – Akx; where A and k are positive constants.