Which one of the following equations of motion represents simple harmonic motion?
Acceleration = -k0x + k1x2
Acceleration = -k(x+a)
Acceleration = k(x+a)
Acceleration = kx
Acceleration ∝- (displacement)
A ∝ -y
A = -ω2y
A = -kmy
A = -ky
Here, y = x+a
∴ acceleration = -k(x+a)