Harmonic Motion-GSlide-Schindele

Multiple Choice

Which activity is NOT an example of harmonic motion?

• Swing

• Guitar

• Drag Race

• Pendulum

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of harmonic motion?

• Constant speed

• Repetitive back and forth movement

• Random direction changes

• Increasing speed

Multiple Choice

The amount of time it takes to complete a cycle is called a ____.

• Swing

• Cycle

• Period

• Motion

Multiple Choice

In the cycle of a pendulum, what happens after the pendulum reaches the end?

• It stops

• It begins the next cycle

• It reverses direction

• It speeds up.

Draw

Draw the missing picture to complete the cycle (refer to the previous slides if you need help)

Multiple Choice

What does the symbol 'T' represent in the context of harmonic motion?

• Frequency

• Period

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

Multiple Choice

In the formula T = 1/f, what does 'f' stand for?

• Force

• Frequency

• Friction

• Flux

Multiple Choice

The period of a wave is 0.25 seconds. What is the frequency? F = 1/T

• 1 Hz

• 2 Hz

• 3 Hz

• 4 Hz

Multiple Choice

What is the amplitude of the wave shown in the diagram?

• 10 cm

• 20 cm

• 30 cm

• 40 cm

Multiple Select

Which of the following graphs show harmonic motion?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

• Graph E

Multiple Choice

• What happens to the AMPLITUDE as a small force occur at the perfect time? 

• it gets smaller

• it gets bigger

• nothing