Simple harmonic motion practice

What is the equation for frequency?

• f = t/n
• f = 1/T
• f = 2 T
• T = f x time

When is the pendulum at maximum velocity

• At its lowest point

• At its highest point

• It moves at a constant velocity

• It is at rest

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When is the pendulum at 0 velocity

• At its lowest point

• At its highest point

• It moves at a constant velocity

• It is at rest

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A pendulum oscillates as shown. At which of the following positions is the kinetic energy equal to the total energy?

• A

• B

• C

• Not enough information given.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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A pendulum oscillates as shown. At which of the following positions is the potential energy equal to the total energy?

• A

• B

• C

• Not enough information

A trapeze artist swings in simple harmonic motion with a period of 3.8 s. Calculate the length of the cables supporting the trapeze.

• 3.6 m

• 5.2 m

• 4.1 m

You are designing a pendulum clock to have a period of 1.0 s. How long should the pendulum be?

• 0.25 m

• 1.2 m

• 0.027 m

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The number of cycles or oscillation made in one second is defined as

• time taken

• period

• frequency

• amplitude

A pair of trapeze performers at the circus is swinging from ropes attached to a large elevated platform. Suppose that the performers can be treated as a simple pendulum with a length of 16 m. Determine the period for one complete back and forth cycle.

• 2 sec
• 12 sec
• 8 sec
• 10 sec

A pair of trapeze performers at the circus is swinging from ropes attached to a large elevated platform. Suppose that the performers can be treated as a simple pendulum with a length of 16 m. Determine the period for one complete back and forth cycle.

• 2 sec
• 12 sec
• 8 sec
• 10 sec