13.2 - Periodic and Oscillatory Motions
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Define periodic motion.
💡 Hint: Think about examples like a clock or a swing.
What is the period of a motion?
💡 Hint: Consider how often something happens, like heartbeat intervals.
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What is the relationship between period (T) and frequency (ν)?
💡 Hint: Reciprocal means one is the inverse of the other.
True or False: All periodic motions are also oscillatory.
💡 Hint: Think about examples like a full rotation which is periodic but not oscillatory.
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A pendulum has a length of 2 meters. Calculate the period of the pendulum's swing.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for the period of a pendulum.
Describe the effects of damping on an oscillatory motion of a spring. How does it affect period and amplitude?
💡 Hint: Think about how a car's shock absorbers slow down oscillations.
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