Simple Harmonic Motion Review

A body moves with simple harmonic motion of amplitude A and frequency b/2π .  
What is the magnitude of the acceleration when the body is at maximum displacement? 

• zero  

• 4π²Ab² 

• Ab² 

• 4π²A/b²

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?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

A ball swinging at the end of a massless string, as shown in the figure, undergoes simple harmonic motion. At what point (or points) is the magnitude of the instantaneous acceleration of the ball the greatest?

• A and C

• B

• C

• A and D

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What is the frequency of the wave shown in the figure?

• 1 Hz

• 4 Hz

• 0.5 Hz

• 2 Hz

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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

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?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Pendulum "A" is on Jupiter Pendulum "B" is on the Moon.  The Moon has less gravity than  Jupiter the pendulums have the same mass and length.  Which Pendulum is moving faster?

• A

• B

• Same

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The angle between the string of a pendulum at its equilibrium position and at its maximum displacement is the pendulum’s

• period.

• frequency.

• vibration.

• amplitude.

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

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