Practice - Simple Harmonic Motion
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of amplitude in SHM?
💡 Hint: Think about the farthest point the object reaches during its oscillation.
Define the period of an oscillation.
💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes to return to the starting point.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating the period of a simple harmonic oscillator?
💡 Hint: Think about what parameters define the period in SHM for a mass-spring system.
True or False: The amplitude of SHM can be negative.
💡 Hint: Recall the meaning of amplitude.
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Challenge Problems
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A pendulum of length 1.5 meters is set into motion. Calculate its period using \( T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{L}{g}} \)
💡 Hint: Always check if you need to consider gravitational acceleration.
In a mass-spring system with a spring constant of 300 N/m and mass 2 kg, what is the angular frequency?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula links spring constant and mass.
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