C.1.1 - Definition and Characteristics
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Define Simple Harmonic Motion.
💡 Hint: What does the term 'Simple Harmonic' refer to?
What is the formula for the restoring force in SHM?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the negative sign.
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What is the restoring force of a mass on a spring when displaced?
💡 Hint: Recall the equation F = -kx.
True or False: The total energy in a simple harmonic motion system changes with displacement.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy oscillates between kinetic and potential forms.
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A mass-spring system has a spring constant of 100 N/m and a mass of 2 kg. Calculate the period of oscillation.
💡 Hint: Apply the period formula, ensuring to calculate the square root correctly.
For a pendulum of length 1.5 m, calculate the period of oscillation with gravitational acceleration of 9.81 m/s².
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute the values carefully into the period formula.
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