Basic Oscillators|Simple Harmonic Motion

Which of the following physical factors do not affect the period of a mass-spring oscillator? Hint: Check the formula from the lab again.

• weight

• mass

• spring constant

• spring stiffness

• length of initial stretch [amplitude]

Which of the following physical factors do not affect the period of a simple pendulum? Hint: Check the formula from the lab again.

• g

• mass of the pendulum

• length of the pendulum

• gravitational pull of the planet

• acceleration due to gravity

Based on the diagram shown, at which positions of the oscillator is it the fastest?

• B & D

• A & C

• A & D

• B & C

• None of these choices

Based on the diagram shown, at which positions of the oscillator is the kinetic energy (KE) the greatest?

• B & D

• A & C

• A & D

• B & C

• None of these choices

Based on the diagram shown, at which positions of the oscillator is its elastic potential energy (PE) the greatest?

• B & D

• A & C

• A & D

• B & C

• None of these choices

What is the velocity of the oscillator when it is the farthest from its equilibrium position?

• At its maximum

• Zero

• At its minimum

• Non-zero value

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