SHM Conceptual Problems

What equation is used to calculate elastic potential energy?

• E_{p = m g h}

• E_{p = 1/2 k x}²

• E_{p = F / E d}

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which of the following is a true statement regarding springs?

• The higher the value of the spring constant, the stiffer the spring.  

• In Hooke's law, the force exerted by the spring acts in the same direction as displacement.  

• Springs are designed to provide unpredictable variations in force.  

• The force exerted by a spring has a quadratic relationship with the displacement form equilibrium.  

True or False: Gases can be compressed. 

• True

• False

What will happen to the volume of a balloon if you warm it up into over hot water?

• Volume will increase

• Volume will decrease

• Volume will not change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following statements about simple harmonic motion (SHM) is correct?

• The period of SHM is independent of amplitude.

• The frequency of SHM is proportional to the amplitude.

• The total energy in SHM is zero at maximum displacement.

• The acceleration in SHM is constant.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

In a simple pendulum, what happens to the period if the length of the pendulum is doubled?

• The period remains the same.

• The period is halved.

• The period is doubled.

A mass-spring system oscillates with a frequency of 2 Hz. What is the period of the oscillation?

• 0.5 seconds

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 4 seconds

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which of the following is a characteristic of the restoring force in simple harmonic motion?

• It is always directed away from the equilibrium position.

• It is proportional to the square of the displacement.

• It is proportional to the displacement and acts towards the equilibrium position.

• It is constant throughout the motion.

A block attached to a spring is displaced from its equilibrium position. What is the phase difference between the displacement and the acceleration of the block?

• 0 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 270 degrees

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

In a damped harmonic oscillator, what effect does damping have on the amplitude of oscillation over time?

• The amplitude remains constant.

• The amplitude increases over time.

• The amplitude decreases over time.

• The amplitude becomes zero instantly.