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If the displacement and the restoring force acting on a particle executing simple harmonic motion are x and F respectively, then F = -kx. Here the negative sign on the right hand side indicates that

A

the restoring force is directed towards the equilibrium position

B

the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement

C

the force constant is always negative

D

the restoring force is always negative

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Negative sign indicates restoring force directed opposite to the displacement of the particle and towards the equilibrium position.
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