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A wave whose oscillation follows Hooke's law is described as simple:
AHyperbolic
BHarmonic
CHabitual
DHorizontal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Harmonic
1. The restoring force is proportional to the displacement.
2. That is exactly Hooke's law.
3. The motion is simple harmonic.
_Source: OpenStax College Physics 2e, Chapter 16, Oscillatory Motion and Waves._
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