Answer : The restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the block.
Explanation :
Restoring force is defined as the force that is exerted by the spring due to its mass.
Mathematically, the restoring force can be written as :
F = - k x
where,
k is the spring constant.
x is the displacement caused due to the mass.
Negative sign shows that the force is acting in opposite direction.
So, it is clear that the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the block.
Hence, the correct option is (b) " The restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the block ".