Simple Harmonic Motion

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

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Simple Harmonic Motion 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 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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How does the length of a pendulum affect its period?

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The period of a pendulum increases with the square root of its length; if the length is quadrupled, the period doubles.

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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 amplitude in the context of SHM?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of an object from its equilibrium position during oscillation.

Front

What happens to the period of a mass on a spring when the mass is increased?

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The period increases as the mass on a spring is increased.

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Does increasing the amplitude of a spring affect its period?

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No, increasing the amplitude of a spring does not affect its period; the period remains the same.

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What is the definition of 'period' in SHM?

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The period is the time taken to complete one full cycle of motion.

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What is the restoring force in SHM?

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The restoring force is the force that brings the object back towards its equilibrium position, proportional to the displacement.

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What is the significance of the equilibrium position in SHM?

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The equilibrium position is the point where the net force acting on the object is zero, and it is the central point around which the object oscillates.