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In SHM, the restoring force always acts in which direction?
AAway from equilibrium
BToward equilibrium
CAlong the velocity
DPerpendicular to motion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Toward equilibrium
A restoring force pulls the body back, so it points toward the equilibrium position.
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