C1 DP physics simple harmonic motion

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion where an object oscillates 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 harmonic oscillator?

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The period (T) of a simple harmonic oscillator is given by T = 2π√(m/k), where m is the mass of the object and k is the spring constant.

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Define frequency in the context of SHM.

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Frequency is the number of complete cycles or oscillations that occur in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and period?

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

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What is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in SHM called?

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The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in SHM is called the amplitude.

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At which position in SHM is the potential energy maximum?

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The potential energy is maximum at the maximum displacement (amplitude) from the equilibrium position.

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At which position in SHM is the kinetic energy maximum?

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The kinetic energy is maximum at the equilibrium position, where the speed of the oscillating object is highest.

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What happens to the total mechanical energy in SHM?

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The total mechanical energy in SHM remains constant, as energy continuously transforms between kinetic and potential forms.

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What is the formula for maximum velocity in SHM?

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The maximum velocity (v_max) in SHM is given by v_max = Aω, where A is the amplitude and ω is the angular frequency.

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What is angular frequency in SHM?

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Angular frequency (ω) is the rate of change of the phase of a sinusoidal waveform, given by ω = 2πf, where f is the frequency.