Simple Harmonic Motion Flashcard

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

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A type of periodic motion where an object moves back and forth around an equilibrium position, with a restoring force proportional to the displacement from that position.

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What is the formula for the period of a simple pendulum?

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T = 2π√(L/g), where T is the period, L is the length of the pendulum, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the restoring force in SHM?

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The force that brings the object back towards the equilibrium position, proportional to the displacement from that position.

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What is the amplitude of motion in SHM?

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The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.

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What is the relationship between velocity and position in SHM?

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Velocity is maximum at the equilibrium position and zero at the maximum displacement (amplitude).

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What is the significance of the equilibrium position in SHM?

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It is the position where the net force acting on the object is zero.

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What happens to the energy in a mass-spring system during SHM?

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Energy oscillates between potential energy (at maximum displacement) and kinetic energy (at equilibrium position).

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What is the phase of motion in SHM?

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A measure of the position of the object in its cycle of motion, often expressed in radians.

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What is the frequency of SHM?

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The number of complete cycles of motion per unit time, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the effect of increasing the mass on the period of a mass-spring system?

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Increasing the mass increases the period of the system, making it oscillate more slowly.