Y13 Lesson AHL SHM Graphs

Multiple Choice

What is the defining equation of simple harmonic motion?

• a = -ω²x

• T = 2π/ω

• f = 1/T

• x = A cos(ωt)

Multiple Choice

What can be described using the phase angle in simple harmonic motion?

• The position of a particle

• The velocity of a particle

• The energy of a particle

• The acceleration of a particle

Multiple Choice

What is the equation for speed v in terms of displacement x in simple harmonic motion?

• v = ω√(x₀² - x²)

• v = ωx₀

• v = 2πfA

• v = x₀ - x

Multiple Choice

The graph shows the variation with time of the displacement of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion. At which of the following time values is kinetic energy zero?

• 0 ms

• 40 ms

• 80 ms

• 100 ms