Simple Harmonic Motion

The maximum velocity occurs where the ____.

• potential energy is a maximum

  
  

• kinetic energy is a minimum

  
  

• displacement from equilibrium is equal to

  the amplitude of 0.4 𝑚

• displacement from equilibrium is equal to

  zero

Increasing which of the following will increase the frequency of a spring-mass oscillator? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

• Spring constant

• Mass

• Amplitude

• Gravitational field strength

• Period

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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

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NGSS.HS-PS3-1

What is the period on Earth of a pendulum with a length of 2.4 m?

• 3.1 s

• 1.5 s

• 0.77 s

• 1.2 sec

What is the amplitude of this motion?

• 2

• -2

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The frequency of the motion would be closest to..

• 0.125 Hz

• 0.16 Hz

• 2π*6 Hz

• 8 Hz

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

A pendulum clock has a length of 185mm with a value for g of 9.81 m/s².  Calculate the frequency.              

• 1.16 Hz

• 1.16 m/s

• 0.862 Hz

• 0.86 s

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

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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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

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