What is the role of the phase constant in harmonic motion?
Phase Constant

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It shifts the wave along the horizontal axis.
It alters the frequency of the wave.
It modifies the shape of the wave.
It changes the amplitude of the wave.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of cosine graphs, what does a phase constant of π/2 radians do?
Decreases the frequency by π/2 radians.
Increases the amplitude by π/2 radians.
Shifts the graph to the left by π/2 radians.
Shifts the graph to the right by π/2 radians.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a name for the phase constant?
Phase shift
Phase delay
Phase angle
Phase amplitude
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most important function of the phase constant?
To change the wave's frequency
To shift the wave along the horizontal axis
To alter the wave's amplitude
To modify the wave's shape
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does the phase constant change the shape of the wave?
No, it only changes the amplitude.
No, it only shifts the wave.
Yes, it changes the wave's shape.
Yes, it alters both shape and frequency.
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