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What are two examples of periodic motion mentioned?
What are two examples of periodic motion mentioned?
Rocking in a cradle and swinging on a swing
Which of the following motions is classified as oscillatory motion? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following motions is classified as oscillatory motion? (Select all that apply)
The vibrations of air molecules are essential for the propagation of sound.
The vibrations of air molecules are essential for the propagation of sound.
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What does the average energy of vibrations in a solid depend on?
What does the average energy of vibrations in a solid depend on?
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The position where no net external force acts on a body is called the ______.
The position where no net external force acts on a body is called the ______.
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Name one example of an oscillatory motion from daily life.
Name one example of an oscillatory motion from daily life.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Oscillations
- Oscillatory motion is a repetitive back and forth movement around a central equilibrium point.
- Examples of oscillatory motion: swinging on a swing, rocking in a cradle, the pendulum of a clock.
Periodic and Oscillatory Motions
- Periodic motion is a motion that repeats itself at regular intervals of time.
- Examples of periodic motion: the motion of planets around the sun, the movement of a bouncing ball, the movement of clock hands.
Simple Harmonic Motion
- Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a specific type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position.
- The motion is sinusoidal, meaning it can be represented using sine and cosine functions.
- Examples of SHM: a mass attached to a spring, a simple pendulum with small oscillations.
SHM and Uniform Circular Motion
- SHM is closely related to uniform circular motion.
- The projection of a particle undergoing uniform circular motion onto a diameter of the circle will perform SHM.
Velocity and Acceleration in SHM
- The velocity of an object in SHM is maximum at the equilibrium position and zero at the extreme positions.
- The acceleration of an object in SHM is maximum at the extreme positions and zero at the equilibrium position.
Force Law for SHM
- The restoring force in SHM is proportional to the displacement and always directed towards the equilibrium position.
- The force law can be expressed as F = -kx, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement.
Energy in SHM
- The total energy in SHM is conserved and is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy.
- The potential energy is maximum at the extreme positions and zero at the equilibrium position.
- The kinetic energy is maximum at the equilibrium position and zero at the extreme positions.
The Simple Pendulum
- A simple pendulum is a mass suspended from a fixed point by a light, inextensible string.
- For small oscillations, the motion of a simple pendulum is approximately SHM.
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Explore the fundamentals of oscillatory motion, including periodic motion and simple harmonic motion. This quiz covers key concepts such as the relationship between SHM and uniform circular motion, along with real-world examples. Test your understanding of these essential physics principles!
