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What happens to potential energy in a spring when the mass is at the limits of its motion?

  • It is zero.
  • It is at its maximum. (correct)
  • It is converted entirely to kinetic energy.
  • It fluctuates continuously.

    • In a frictionless system during simple harmonic motion, what remains constant throughout the motion?

  • Velocity of the mass
  • Potential energy only
  • Total mechanical energy (correct)
  • Kinetic energy only

    • What is analogous to the potential energy stored in a stretched spring in an LC circuit?

  • Magnetic energy stored in an inductor
  • Kinetic energy in the moving block
  • Electric potential energy stored in a capacitor (correct)
  • Total mechanical energy

    • Which factor is NOT crucial for the energy transformation in simple harmonic motion?

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    What type of energy does a capacitor store when connected to an inductor in an LC circuit?

    <p>Electrical potential energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an inductor store energy in an LC circuit?

    <p>Through a magnetic field generated by current (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the inductor in an LC circuit when resistance is assumed to be zero?

    <p>Stores energy and keeps total energy constant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion, what type of energy is at its maximum?

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    What characterizes simple harmonic motion (SHM)?

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    In the context of oscillatory motion, what does periodic motion refer to?

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    What is an example of a system that demonstrates simple harmonic motion?

    <p>A vibrating guitar string. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes oscillatory motion?

    <p>Back and forth movements around a central point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are all periodic motions related to simple harmonic motion?

    <p>They can be modeled as combinations of SHM. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does simple harmonic motion play in understanding mechanical waves?

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    What defines the amplitude in simple harmonic motion?

    <p>The maximum displacement from the equilibrium point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motion occurs in a spring-mass system when it undergoes simple harmonic motion?

    <p>The mass vibrates back and forth around a mean position. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of spring oscillations, what does the spring constant (k) represent?

    <p>The force required to stretch the spring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically initiates mechanical waves such as sound waves?

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    Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between acceleration and displacement in simple harmonic motion?

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    What is the period of an oscillating system?

    <p>The time taken to complete one full cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic shape of the displacement versus time graph for simple harmonic motion?

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    When is mechanical energy conserved in an oscillatory motion system?

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    In a simple pendulum, which assumption is made about the cord?

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    The restoring force of a simple harmonic oscillator is characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Being proportional to the negative of the displacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to energy in a damped harmonic oscillator over time?

    <p>Energy diminishes over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes overdamping in a damped harmonic motion?

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    Which type of damping is characterized by a few small oscillations before coming to rest?

    <p>Underdamping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of damped harmonic motion, what is the restoring force typically expressed as?

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    What is a characteristic of critical damping in a damped harmonic oscillator?

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    What form does the displacement x of a damped harmonic motion take over time?

    <p>x decreases exponentially. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would be an example where damping is desired?

    <p>Shock absorbers in a car (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the retarding force often expressed as in damped harmonic motion?

    <p>R = -bv (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between amplitude relaxation time and energy relaxation time?

    <p>Energy relaxation time is double the amplitude relaxation time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes eddy currents?

    <p>They circulate within bulk pieces of metal that are in relative motion in a magnetic field. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of braking systems, what role does the electromagnet play?

    <p>It induces a counteracting magnetic field that opposes train motion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle behind induction stoves?

    <p>They generate a changing magnetic field that induces current in a metal pan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the quality factor in relation to damping?

    <p>The quality factor is directly proportional to the relaxation time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relaxation time (ta) measure?

    <p>Time taken for amplitude to decay to 1/e of its initial value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the energy relaxation time (te) related to relaxation time (ta)?

    <p>2te = ta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher quality factor (Q) indicate about an oscillator?

    <p>Less losses due to damping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation correctly represents the relationship between d, r, and ta?

    <p>d = rT = T/ta (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of energy relaxation time (te) on an oscillator?

    <p>It represents the time at which energy decays to 1/e (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a damped harmonic oscillator, how is the quality factor (Q) mathematically defined?

    <p>Q = 2π * (energy stored)/(energy loss per cycle) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the relation ta = 1/r holds, what can be deduced about r?

    <p>r is the damping ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relationship te = 1/2r imply about the energy relaxation time (te)?

    <p>te is directly proportional to the damping ratio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

    A special type of periodic motion with a single frequency and defined amplitude.

    Periodic Motion

    Repeating motion where an object returns to a given position after a fixed time.

    Oscillatory Motion

    Back-and-forth movement of an object.

    Spring Oscillations

    An example of periodic motion involving a mass attached to a spring.

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    Mechanical Waves

    Waves produced by oscillations, like sound waves, seismic waves, waves on strings, and water waves.

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    Periodic

    A motion that repeats itself in a fixed time interval.

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    Amplitude

    The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during oscillation.

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    Frequency

    The number of oscillations per unit of time.

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    Equilibrium Position

    The position of a vibrating object where there's no net force acting on it.

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    Period (T)

    The time required to complete one full cycle of oscillation.

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    Frequency (f)

    The number of cycles completed per second.

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    Restoring Force

    A force that always acts to bring a vibrating object back to its equilibrium position.

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    Spring Constant (k)

    A measure of the stiffness of a spring.

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    Simple Pendulum

    A weight suspended from a fixed point; it swings back and forth with oscillatory motion.

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    Energy Conservation in SHM

    Total energy in a frictionless SHM system remains constant, transforming between potential and kinetic energy.

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    LC Circuit

    An electrical circuit containing a capacitor and an inductor, creating oscillations.

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    Energy Storage in Capacitor

    A capacitor stores energy in its electric field (E), depending on the voltage across it.

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    Energy Storage in Inductor

    An inductor stores energy in its magnetic field (B), depending on the current flowing through it.

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    Spring Potential Energy

    The energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring, given by the equation U = ½ kx².

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    Kinetic Energy

    Energy of motion, given by the equation K = ½ mv².

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    Analogous Energy Forms

    The potential energy in a spring and the electrical energy in a capacitor have a similar mathematical form, and similarly the kinetic energy of a mass and the magnetic energy stored in an inductor have a similar mathematical form.

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    Logarithmic Decrement

    A measure of how quickly the amplitude of an oscillating system decays due to damping. It's the natural log of the ratio of two successive amplitudes.

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    Amplitude Relaxation Time

    The time it takes for the amplitude of an oscillating system to decrease to 1/e (about 37%) of its initial value due to damping.

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    Energy Relaxation Time

    The time it takes for the energy of an oscillating system to decrease to 1/e (about 37%) of its initial value due to damping.

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    Quality Factor (Q)

    A dimensionless quantity that describes how quickly an oscillating system loses energy due to damping. Higher Q values indicate less damping and longer oscillations.

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    Eddy Currents

    Induced circulating currents in a conductor moving through a changing magnetic field.

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    Energy in LC circuit

    The energy in an ideal LC circuit oscillates between the capacitor and the inductor. The energy is stored in the capacitor's electric field when it is fully charged, and then transfers to the inductor's magnetic field as the capacitor discharges. This process repeats, resulting in an oscillating energy transfer between the two components.

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    Damped Harmonic Motion

    Oscillations that gradually decrease in amplitude over time due to energy loss caused by friction or other resistive forces.

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    Underdamping

    A type of damped oscillation where the system oscillates a few times before coming to rest. The damping force is relatively small.

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    Critical Damping

    A type of damped oscillation where the system returns to equilibrium as quickly as possible without oscillating. The damping force is just strong enough to prevent oscillations.

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    Overdamping

    A type of damped oscillation where the system returns to equilibrium very slowly, without oscillating. The damping force is very strong.

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    Differential Equation for Damped Harmonic Motion

    A mathematical equation that describes the motion of a damped oscillator. It combines the restoring force, retarding force, and inertia of the object.

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    Amplitude Relaxation Time (ta)

    The time it takes for the amplitude of an oscillatory motion to decay to 1/e of its initial value.

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    Energy Relaxation Time (te)

    The time it takes for the energy of an oscillatory motion to decay to 1/e of its initial value.

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    Relationship between ta and te

    The energy relaxation time (te) is half of the amplitude relaxation time (ta).

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    Damping Constant (r)

    A measure of how quickly the amplitude of an oscillation decreases over time. It's inversely proportional to the relaxation time.

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    What does a high Q factor represent?

    A high Q factor indicates that the oscillator loses energy slowly and the oscillations will persist for a longer time.

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    What does a low Q factor represent?

    A low Q factor indicates that the oscillator loses energy rapidly and the oscillations will decay quickly.

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    Quality factor and damping

    A high Q factor means low damping, while a low Q factor means high damping.

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    Study Notes

    Oscillations and Waves

    • Oscillations involve repeating back-and-forth movements over the same path, taking equal time for each cycle.
    • Periodic motion is a repeating motion, returning to a given position after a fixed time interval.
    • Many natural phenomena are explained by the concepts of oscillations and waves.
    • A spring-mass system is a useful model for periodic systems.

    Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

    • SHM is a special case of periodic motion characterized by a single frequency and a well-defined amplitude.
    • SHM forms a basic building block for more complex periodic motions
    • All periodic motions can be modeled as combinations of simple harmonic motions.
    • Sound waves, seismic waves, waves on strings, and water waves are all produced by some source of oscillation.

    Simple Harmonic Motion - Spring Oscillations

    • An object vibrates or oscillates back and forth over the same path, each cycle taking the same amount of time.
    • Displacement is measured from the equilibrium point; the amplitude is the maximum displacement.
    • A cycle is a full to-and-fro motion.
    • The period is the time required to complete one cycle.
    • Frequency is the number of cycles completed per second.

    Simple Harmonic Motion - Spring Oscillations (cont.)

    • The force exerted by a spring is proportional to the displacement and in the opposite direction (-kx).
    • k is the spring constant.

    Simple Harmonic Motion - Spring Oscillations (cont.)

    • Applying Newton's second law, the differential equation for SHM is d²x/dt² = -ω²x, where ω = √(k/m).
    • The solution to this equation is x(t) = Acos(wt + φ).

    Displacement vs Time

    • The displacement follows a pure sine-like curve.
    • Amplitude (A) is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
    • Period (T) is the time taken for one complete cycle.

    Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration vs Time

    • Velocity (v) is the rate of change of displacement (v = dx/dt).
    • Acceleration (a) is the rate of change of velocity (a = d²x/dt²).

    SHM - Spring Oscillator (equations)

    • F = -kx
    • d²x/dt² = -ω²x
    • ω = √(k/m)
    • x(t) = Acos(ωt + φ)
    • T = 2π/ω
    • f = 1/T

    The Simple Pendulum

    • A simple pendulum consists of a mass at the end of a lightweight cord
    • The cord does not stretch and its mass is negligible.
    • d²θ/dt² = -(g/L)sinθ (approximately d²θ/dt² = -(g/L)θ )

    Energy Conservation in Oscillatory Motion

    • Total mechanical energy is conserved in an ideal system without non-conservative forces.
    • The sum of kinetic energy (K) and potential energy (U) is constant: E = K + U
    • For a spring, U = ½kx² and K = ½mv²

    Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

    • At the maximum displacement, all energy is potential and no kinetic energy.
    • At the equilibrium position there is no potential energy, only Kinetic energy.
    • Total energy is constant

    Damped Harmonic Motion

    • Damped harmonic motion is harmonic motion with a frictional or drag force.
    • The mechanical energy of the system decreases over time.

    Damped Harmonic Motion (cont.)

    • Underdamping: Oscillations occur, but progressively decrease amplitude.
    • Critical damping: The fastest way to reach equilibrium without oscillations.
    • Overdamping: No oscillations; slow approach to equilibrium.

    Damped Harmonic Motion (equations)

    • The retarding force is – bv (where b is a damping coefficient).
    • Newton's Second Law : md²x/dt² = -kx – bv

    Damped Harmonic Motion (equations)

    • For damped vibration, d²x/dt² + 2rx + ω²x = 0 (where r = b/(2m));
    • ω = √ (k/m);
    • x(t) = Ae^(-rt)Sin(wt + φ)

    Electrical Oscillator: LC circuit

    • In an LC circuit where a capacitor is connected to an inductor.
    • An instantaneous current I can be written as an equation of voltage.
    • The potential energy is analogous to the energy stored in the spring.
    • The kinetic energy is analogous to the magnetic energy in the inductor.
    • The total energy must remain unchanged in the absence of friction.

    Electrical Oscillator: LCR circuit

    • The addition of resistance to the energy-storing elements forms an LCR circuit, damping the oscillations.
    • The equation describing this motion is: d²Q/dt² + 2r dQ/dt + ω²Q = 0

    Electrical Oscillator: Mechanical Oscillator

    • The mathematical descriptions for electrical and mechanical oscillation systems can be analogous to each other.

    Characterization of Damping

    • Logarithmic decrement (δ): measures the rate at which amplitudes decay.
    • Relaxation time (τ): the time for the amplitude or energy of oscillation to reach 1/e of its initial value.
    • Quality factor (Q): ratio of energy stored to energy loss per cycle; measures the efficiency of an oscillatory system.

    ###Examples of Damping: Eddy Currents

    • Eddy currents are circulating currents induced in a conductor moving within a magnetic field.
    • These currents oppose the motion and produce damping.

    Applications: Braking system and Induction stove

    • Eddy currents have applications in braking systems, stopping rapidly spinning blades in power tools.
    • Eddy currents are also used in induction stoves to heat conductive materials by using a changing magnetic field.

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