1.3 - General Solution to SHM
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Define Simple Harmonic Motion.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between force and displacement.
What is amplitude in SHM?
💡 Hint: Think about how far the object moves away from center.
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What does the term Amplitude represent in SHM?
💡 Hint: Think about how far the oscillating body can move from the center.
True or False: The phase constant affects the initial position of oscillation.
💡 Hint: Consider how timing impacts the start of the oscillation.
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A harmonic oscillator has an amplitude of 3 units and an angular frequency of 2 rad/s. Write the equation of the SHM.
💡 Hint: Use the general form and substitute the known values.
How do changes in mass (decreasing) affect the frequency of an SHM system if spring constant remains constant?
💡 Hint: Consider the reciprocal relationship between mass and frequency in SHM.
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