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Oscillation
a movement around a central point
they will stop
What will happen to real world oscillating systems eventually?
Isochronous
oscillation repeats, taking the same repetition time, no matter its size
Equilibrium
when an object that could oscillate is stationary
increases
What happens to displacement as it moves away from the equilibrium?
decreasese
What happens to displacement as it moves towards equilibrium?
reverses and begins to increase again until it reaches another equal but opposite maximum
What happens to displacement when object reaches its maximum?
Amplitude
the maximum displacement from the equilibrium
Period
time for one complete cycle of oscillation
Frequency
number of complete oscillations per second
Phase
measure of the position of an oscillation within its cycle
Restoring force
provided by the elastic force of the spring
Restoring force
a resultant force of gravity and the tension of the suspension
Harmonic oscillators
period of oscillation is independent of amplitude
the overshoot of equilibrium
With harmonic oscillators, what does enertia cause when it is in motion?
return it to equilibrium
Force is acting on the oscillating object to do what?
towards equilibrium
In simple harmonic motion, what direction is acceleration in?
opposite direction
In Simple Harmonic motion, what is the direction of acceleration in terms of displacement?
amplitude
The radius in circular motion relates to what in simple harmonic motion?
phase
The angular displacement in circular motion relates to what in simple harmonic motion?
angular frequency
The angular velocity in circular motion relates to what in simple harmonic motion?
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