Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Questions - Page 435: 4c

Answer

This $a=-20x$ is the correct option among the other given options.

Work Step by Step

This is correct option because acceleration is directly proportional to displacement and it is always directed towards mean position, the direction is shown by a negative sign and there is a constant to establish the equation. As it is given in the option i.e. $a=-20x$
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