Practice - Force Law for Simple Harmonic Motion
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Practice Questions
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What is the force acting on a mass in SHM when it is at the maximum displacement?
💡 Hint: Think about the restoring force.
Define restoring force in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider why it's called 'restoring.'
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the restoring force in SHM?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of restoring force.
True or False: A non-linear oscillator can still exhibit periodic motion.
💡 Hint: Consider complex periodic behaviors.
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Challenge Problems
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A particle oscillates in SHM with a displacement function x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ). Derive the force acting on the particle.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between angular frequency and mass.
Discuss the implications of a non-linear restoring force in a mechanical oscillator. Provide real-world examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how systems react differently under extreme conditions.
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