In order for particles to perform a simple harmonic motion, we must follow the law of force of the form F = -kx, where x is the displacement of the object from the equilibrium position and k is the spring constant. The
force shown in <span>F = -kx is always the restoring force in the sense
that the particles are pulled towards the equilibrium position.
The
repulsive force felt when the charge q1 is pushed into another charge
q2 of the same polarity is given by Coulomb's law
F = </span><span>k *q1* q2 / r^2.
</span>It is clear that Coulomb's law is an inverse-square relationship. It does not have the same mathematical form as the equation <span><span>F = -kx.</span> Thus,
charged particles pushed towards another fixed charged particle of
the same fixed polarity do not show a simple harmonic motion when
released. Coulomb's law does not describe restoring force. When q1 is released, it just fly away from q2 and never returns.</span>
For any pure substance, the boiling point and melting point will always remain sharp or distinct. This is because the substance has uniform properties all throughout. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.
1. The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups or families because of their similar chemical behavior.
2. All the members of a family of elements have the same number of valence electrons and similar chemical properties.
3. The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called periods.
