Simple Harmonic Oscillators - HW 3

Front

What is the equilibrium position in a simple harmonic oscillator?

Back

The position at which the body would come to rest if it were to lose all of its energy.

Front

What is the equation for frequency in simple harmonic motion?

Back

f = 1/T, where f is frequency and T is the period.

Front

How do you calculate the spring constant (k) of a spring?

Back

k = F/x, where F is the force applied and x is the displacement from equilibrium.

Front

If a force of 30 N stretches a spring 0.73 m, what is the spring constant?

Back

41 N/m.

Front

What happens to the velocity of a mass at the equilibrium position of a spring?

Back

The velocity reaches a maximum.

Front

What is the amplitude in simple harmonic motion?

Back

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.

Front

What is the period (T) of a simple harmonic oscillator?

Back

The time taken to complete one full cycle of motion.

Front

What is Hooke's Law?

Back

The force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the displacement from its equilibrium position, expressed as F = -kx.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the reciprocal of the period: f = 1/T.

Front

What is the formula for the potential energy stored in a spring?

Back

PE = 1/2 k x^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement.