AP Physics 1 Review of Simple Harmonic Motion

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Flashcards covering key concepts of Simple Harmonic Motion as reviewed in AP Physics 1 lecture notes.

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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is caused by a __.

Restoring Force.

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A Restoring Force is always directed __ the equilibrium position.

Towards.

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The magnitude of the Restoring Force is __ to the distance from the equilibrium position.

Proportional.

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The formula for position in SHM can be represented as __.

x = Acos(2πft).

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The period of a mass-spring system is __ of amplitude and acceleration due to gravity.

Independent.

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The period of a pendulum is __ of amplitude and mass.

Independent.

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The formula for the period of a mass-spring system is __.

Ts = 2π √(m/k).

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The formula for the period of a pendulum is __.

Tp = 2π √(L/g).