Simple Harmonic Motion

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

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Simple Harmonic Motion is a type of periodic motion where an object oscillates back and forth around an equilibrium position, with a restoring force proportional to the displacement from that position.

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What is the formula for frequency in SHM?

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f = 1/T, where f is frequency and T is the period.

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What type of energy does a compressed or stretched spring possess?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What is the period of a pendulum?

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The time it takes for a pendulum to complete one full swing back and forth.

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How is the amplitude of motion defined in SHM?

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The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.

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What is the relationship between frequency and period?

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Frequency (f) is the reciprocal of the period (T): f = 1/T.

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What is the equation for the position of an object in SHM?

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x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ), where A is amplitude, ω is angular frequency, and φ is the phase constant.

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What does the angular frequency (ω) represent in SHM?

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Angular frequency is the rate of change of the phase of a sinusoidal waveform, given by ω = 2πf.

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What is the formula for the period of a simple pendulum?

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T = 2π√(L/g), where L is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the significance of the equilibrium position in SHM?

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It is the position where the net force acting on the object is zero.