Simple Harmonic Motion

What is the condition needed for simple harmonic motion?

• Acceleration in the same direction as displacement

• Acceleration in the opposite direction to displacement

• Acceleration in the same direction as velocity

• Acceleration in the opposite direction to velocity

What is the equation for acceleration in simple harmonic motion?

• Acceleration = 2πf²x

• Acceleration = -2πf²x

• Acceleration = 2πfx

• Acceleration = -2πfx

When do we have maximum acceleration in simple harmonic motion?

• At equilibrium

• At amplitude

• At the midpoint

• At the maximum displacement

What is the relationship between velocity and displacement in simple harmonic motion?

• Velocity is proportional to displacement

• Velocity is inversely proportional to displacement

• Velocity is constant

• Velocity is independent of displacement

When do we have maximum speed in simple harmonic motion?

• At equilibrium

• At amplitude

• At the midpoint

• At the maximum displacement

What is the maximum velocity in simple harmonic motion?

• 2πf√(a² - x²)

• 2πf√(a² + x²)

• 2πf√(a² / x²)

• 2πf√(a² * x²)

What is the shape of the displacement graph in simple harmonic motion?

• Straight line

• Parabola

• Sine wave

• Cosine wave

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When does the potential energy in simple harmonic motion reach its maximum?

• At equilibrium

• At amplitude

• At the midpoint

• At the maximum displacement

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and displacement in simple harmonic motion?

• Kinetic energy is proportional to displacement

• Kinetic energy is inversely proportional to displacement

• Kinetic energy is constant

• Kinetic energy is independent of displacement

What is the total energy in simple harmonic motion?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Amplitude

• Sum of potential and kinetic energy