Simple Harmonic Motion
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Simple Harmonic Motion
Motion where the restoring force is proportional to displacement.
Hooke’s Law
F = -kx
What is k?
Spring constant
What is x?
Displacement
What is A?
Amplitude
Potential Energy of a Spring
PE = 1/2kx²
Periodic Motion
Motion that repeats at regular intervals
Period
The time to complete one oscillation (T)
Frequency
The amount of oscillations per unit time (Hz)
Period Equation (Spring)
T = 2π√m/k
Frequency Equation
f = 1/T
If energy is conserved, the oscillator will have equal _______ on both sides of equilibrium.
Displacement (X)
Period is independent of ? (spring)
Amplitude (A)
Period is independent of ? (pendulum)
Mass & Amplitude
Period Equation (Pendulum)
T = 2π√L/g
Position Equation
x(t) = A cos(2πft)
Where is V the smallest?
At the amplitudes
Where is V the greatest?
At the equilibrium point
