Simple Harmonic Motion

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

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SHM 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 the period of a simple pendulum?

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

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What is the restoring force in SHM?

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The restoring force is the force that acts to bring the object back to its equilibrium position, and it is proportional to the displacement from that position.

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How does the mass of an object affect the period of a spring in SHM?

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The mass does not affect the period of a spring in SHM; the period is independent of mass.

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What happens to the period of a mass-spring system if the spring constant is increased?

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The period decreases as the spring constant increases.

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What is the equilibrium position in SHM?

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The equilibrium position is the point where the net force acting on the object is zero, and it is the position where the object would come to rest if it loses all its energy.

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What is amplitude in the context of SHM?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of the object from its equilibrium position during oscillation.

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What is the relationship between frequency and period in SHM?

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Frequency (f) is the reciprocal of the period (T), given by f = 1/T.

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What is the effect of increasing the length of a pendulum on its period?

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Increasing the length of a pendulum increases its period.

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What is the maximum velocity of a pendulum?

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The maximum velocity of a pendulum occurs at its lowest point in the swing.