Simple Harmonic Motion Graphs

The diagram shows a velocity-time graph for a mass moving up and down on the end of a spring. Which point represents the velocity of the mass when at the lowest point of its motion? 

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An object oscillating in simple harmonic motion has a time period T. The first graph shows how its displacement varies with time. Which of the subsequent graphs, A to D, show how the kinetic energy, Ek, of the object varies with time? 

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Which of the following graphs correctly represents the relationship between the kinetic energy Ek and the displacement (d) from point of release of a swinging pendulum bob?

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Which graph, A to D, shows the variation of the kinetic energy, E_k, with displacement x for a particle performing simple harmonic motion? 

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Which of the following graphs correctly represents the total mechanical energy of this spring-mass system? Assume no damping.

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A body executes simple harmonic motion. Which one of the graphs, A to D, best shows the relationship between the kinetic energy, E_k, of the body and its distance from the centre of oscillation?

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

what is the gradient of the acceleration-displacement graph represent?

• frequency

• angular displacement

• angular velocity

• square of angular frequency

Which of the following graphs shows the kinetic energy K of the particle as a function of time t for one cycle of motion?

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1. Which of the following graphs shows the kinetic energy K of the particle as a function of its displacement x?

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Which of the following is not an example of SHM?

• A simple pendulum
• A vibrating spring
• A marble on a concave surface
• Bouncing on a trampoline