Simple Harmonic Motion

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What is the time taken for one complete cycle of motion in simple harmonic motion?

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The time for one complete cycle is called the period.

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What is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion?

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The maximum displacement is referred to as the amplitude.

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How is the number of cycles completed in one second defined in simple harmonic motion?

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The number of cycles per second is known as frequency.

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In which unit is the period of simple harmonic motion measured?

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The period is measured in seconds.

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What term describes the application of a periodic force in simple harmonic motion?

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The application of a periodic force is called driving.

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What is the relationship between frequency and period in simple harmonic motion?

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Frequency is the reciprocal of the period; frequency = 1/period.

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What is the formula for calculating the period of a simple harmonic oscillator?

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The period (T) can be calculated using T = 2π√(m/k), where m is mass and k is the spring constant.

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What is the significance of the spring constant (k) in simple harmonic motion?

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The spring constant (k) measures the stiffness of the spring; a higher k results in a shorter period.

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What is the formula for calculating the frequency of a simple harmonic oscillator?

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Frequency (f) can be calculated using f = 1/T, where T is the period.

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What is the effect of increasing amplitude on the energy of a simple harmonic oscillator?

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Increasing the amplitude increases the total mechanical energy of the oscillator.