Mastering Simple Harmonic Motion
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Which of the following best describes simple harmonic motion?

  • Periodic motion with a restoring force independent of the distance from equilibrium
  • Random motion with no restoring force
  • Periodic motion with a restoring force proportional to the distance from equilibrium (correct)
  • Irregular motion with a restoring force inversely proportional to the distance from equilibrium

    • What type of mathematical model can simple harmonic motion serve as?

  • A model for linear motions only
  • A model for rotational motions only
  • A model for all types of motions
  • A model for a variety of motions (correct)

    • What is the condition for a simple pendulum to accurately model simple harmonic motion?

  • The net force on the object at the end of the pendulum must be proportional to the displacement (correct)
  • The net force on the object at the end of the pendulum must be zero
  • The net force on the object at the end of the pendulum must be independent of the displacement
  • The net force on the object at the end of the pendulum must be inversely proportional to the displacement

    • What does Hooke's law describe in the context of simple harmonic motion?

    <p>The linear elastic restoring force experienced by a mass on a spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does simple harmonic motion result in?

    <p>Oscillation described by a sinusoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a wave?

    <p>A propagating dynamic disturbance of one or more quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a periodic wave?

    <p>It oscillates repeatedly about an equilibrium value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a standing wave?

    <p>A wave with nulls at certain positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave is a mechanical wave?

    <p>A wave that oscillates about a mechanical equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave equation describes a standing wave?

    <p>A wave equation for multiple waves superimposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave is characterized by the displacement of the medium being parallel to the direction of propagation?

    <p>Longitudinal wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the compression and rarefaction produced by longitudinal waves when traveling through a medium?

    <p>Pressure waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave is described as having displacements of the medium at right angles to the direction of propagation?

    <p>Transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which real-world examples are given for longitudinal waves in the text?

    <p>Sound waves and seismic P-waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good visualization of a longitudinal wave?

    <p>A wave along the length of a stretched Slinky toy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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