SHM Concepts

What is the equation for frequency?

• f = t/n
• f = 1/T
• f = 2 T

For a system in simple harmonic motion, which of the following is the time required to complete a cycle of motion?

• amplitude
• period
• frequency
• revolution

For a system in simple harmonic motion, which of the following is the number of cycles or vibrations per unit of time?

• amplitude
• period
• frequency
• revolution

In any system in SHM, the restoring force acting on the mass in the system is proportional to

• the displacement
• the length of the pendulum
• the mass
• the frequency

A simple harmonic oscillator takes 4.8 s to undergo five complete vibrations. What is the frequency of 1cycle? 

• 1.04 s
• 4.8 s
• 1/4.8 s

A simple harmonic oscillator takes 4.8 s to undergo five complete vibrations. What is the period (T) of 1 cycle?

• 4.8 s
• .96 s
• 9.8 s

What is the frequency of a pendulum that has a period of 10 s?

• 10 Hz
• 1/1000 Hz
• .1 Hz

Stretching a spring increases its ______________ energy

• mechanical kinetic

• gravitational potential

• vibrational kinetic

• elastic potential

Define amplitude.

• maximum displacement from equlibrium position

• total displacement

• maximum distance from where the object is released

Is the following an example of harmonic or linear motion?
 
A dog running.

• Harmonic
• Linear