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What does Hooke's Law state about the restoring force acting on a deformed object?
Which of the following statements about simple harmonic motion (SHM) is correct?
What is the SI unit of frequency?
What does the amplitude of an oscillating spring represent?
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How is the period of a simple pendulum defined?
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How does Hooke’s Law relate displacement and restoring force?
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Explain the relationship between velocity, displacement, and acceleration in simple harmonic motion when displacement is at its maximum.
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In the context of simple harmonic motion, what happens to acceleration when displacement is zero?
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What is the significance of frequency in simple harmonic motion?
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How is amplitude defined in relation to equilibrium position in oscillatory motion?
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Study Notes
Hooke’s Law and Elastic Constant
- Hooke’s Law states that the restoring force (F) is proportional to the displacement (s) from an object’s equilibrium position.
- The elastic constant (k) is the proportionality constant in Hooke's Law, indicating the stiffness of a material.
- The SI unit of the elastic constant is Newton per metre (N m⁻¹).
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- SHM is periodic motion in which acceleration is proportional to and directed towards the displacement from equilibrium.
- When velocity is maximal, displacement and acceleration are both zero.
- When displacement is maximal, acceleration is also maximal while velocity is zero.
- Examples of SHM include:
- A mass oscillating on a spring.
- A simple pendulum oscillating within small angles.
- A compass finding its North-South direction.
Amplitude in SHM
- Amplitude (A) is the maximum distance an object moves from its equilibrium position.
- The SI unit of amplitude is metre (m).
- In a spring, the amplitude of oscillation corresponds to the difference between its natural and actual lengths.
Frequency and Period
- Frequency (f) measures the number of cycles or oscillations per unit time, expressed in hertz (Hz).
- One hertz (1 Hz) equals one cycle per second.
- The period (T) is the time taken for one complete oscillation and is dependent on the pendulum's length and gravitational acceleration.
Relationships and Dynamics
- The elastic constant (k) relates restoring force (F) to displacement (s) via F = k * s.
- Increasing frequency results in a decrease in the period of oscillation.
- The period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square root of its length.
- Angular frequency (ω) is calculated as ω = √(k/m), relating elastic constant to mass.
Effects of Gravity on Pendulum
- Increasing gravitational acceleration decreases the period of a pendulum.
- Doubling a pendulum's length results in doubling its period.
Valid Experiment Precautions
- To ensure valid results during pendulum experiments, oscillations must occur in a single plane.
Force and Displacement in Hooke's Law
- Force (F) is directly proportional to displacement (s) as stated by Hooke's Law.
- A spring with an elastic constant (k) of 1.47×10^5 N m⁻¹ indicates extreme rigidity.
Displacement and Velocity in SHM
- At maximum displacement during SHM, acceleration is maximal while velocity is zero.
- The velocity of an object is maximal when passing through the equilibrium position.
Key Units and Measurements
- The SI unit of amplitude in SHM is metre (m).
- Springs exhibit a restoring force that directly correlates to the elastic constant (k).
Examples and Understanding SHM
- A pendulum swinging back and forth is a prime example of SHM.
- As a spring is stretched, displacement increases in proportion to the applied force.
Hooke’s Law and Elastic Constant
- Hooke’s Law states that the restoring force (F) is proportional to the displacement (s) from an object’s equilibrium position.
- The elastic constant (k) is the proportionality constant in Hooke's Law, indicating the stiffness of a material.
- The SI unit of the elastic constant is Newton per metre (N m⁻¹).
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- SHM is periodic motion in which acceleration is proportional to and directed towards the displacement from equilibrium.
- When velocity is maximal, displacement and acceleration are both zero.
- When displacement is maximal, acceleration is also maximal while velocity is zero.
- Examples of SHM include:
- A mass oscillating on a spring.
- A simple pendulum oscillating within small angles.
- A compass finding its North-South direction.
Amplitude in SHM
- Amplitude (A) is the maximum distance an object moves from its equilibrium position.
- The SI unit of amplitude is metre (m).
- In a spring, the amplitude of oscillation corresponds to the difference between its natural and actual lengths.
Frequency and Period
- Frequency (f) measures the number of cycles or oscillations per unit time, expressed in hertz (Hz).
- One hertz (1 Hz) equals one cycle per second.
- The period (T) is the time taken for one complete oscillation and is dependent on the pendulum's length and gravitational acceleration.
Relationships and Dynamics
- The elastic constant (k) relates restoring force (F) to displacement (s) via F = k * s.
- Increasing frequency results in a decrease in the period of oscillation.
- The period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square root of its length.
- Angular frequency (ω) is calculated as ω = √(k/m), relating elastic constant to mass.
Effects of Gravity on Pendulum
- Increasing gravitational acceleration decreases the period of a pendulum.
- Doubling a pendulum's length results in doubling its period.
Valid Experiment Precautions
- To ensure valid results during pendulum experiments, oscillations must occur in a single plane.
Force and Displacement in Hooke's Law
- Force (F) is directly proportional to displacement (s) as stated by Hooke's Law.
- A spring with an elastic constant (k) of 1.47×10^5 N m⁻¹ indicates extreme rigidity.
Displacement and Velocity in SHM
- At maximum displacement during SHM, acceleration is maximal while velocity is zero.
- The velocity of an object is maximal when passing through the equilibrium position.
Key Units and Measurements
- The SI unit of amplitude in SHM is metre (m).
- Springs exhibit a restoring force that directly correlates to the elastic constant (k).
Examples and Understanding SHM
- A pendulum swinging back and forth is a prime example of SHM.
- As a spring is stretched, displacement increases in proportion to the applied force.
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