Simple Harmonic Motion and Oscillations

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What is the expression for the velocity vector in simple harmonic motion represented mathematically?

-ω²A sin(ωt)

Aω cos(ωt) (correct)

A cos(ωt)

A sin(ωt)

Which of the following represents the acceleration vector in simple harmonic motion?

ω²A sin(ωt)

Aω sin(ωt + π/2)

-ω²x (correct)

A cos(ωt)

What is the phase difference between the simple harmonic motions on the X-axis and Y-axis?

π/4

π/2 (correct)

What is the amplitude represented in the equations of simple harmonic motion?

A Signup and view all the answers

Which equation can describe the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and displacement in simple harmonic motion?

v = ωA√(1 - x²/A²) Signup and view all the answers

What does the amplitude in simple harmonic motion represent?

The maximum distance from the equilibrium position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between angular frequency and time period?

T = 2π/ω Signup and view all the answers

In simple harmonic motion, what does the phase constant represent?

The initial position and direction of velocity of the particle Signup and view all the answers

The equation for displacement in SHM is given by x = A sin(ωt + φ). What do ω and φ represent?

Angular frequency and phase constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of frequency in simple harmonic motion?

Hertz Signup and view all the answers

For a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion, if the angular frequency is given as ω = 4 rad/sec, what is the time period?

π seconds Signup and view all the answers

In SIMPLE harmonic motion, how is the total mechanical energy distributed when the particle is at the equilibrium position?

Total energy is all kinetic energy Signup and view all the answers

If the phase of a particle in simple harmonic motion is given by φ = π/4, what does this imply about its motion?

It is at zero displacement and moving upwards Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between kinetic energy (KE) and displacement (x) in simple harmonic motion (SHM)?

KE varies as a function of A and x according to the formula $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = \frac{1}{2}k(A^2 - x^2)$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum kinetic energy (KEmax) of a particle undergoing SHM?

KEmax equals $\frac{1}{2}kA^2$. Signup and view all the answers

How is the total mechanical energy (TME) in simple harmonic motion characterized?

TME is constant and equals $KA^2$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for potential energy (PE) in SHM as a function of displacement?

PE = $\frac{1}{2}kx^2$. Signup and view all the answers

If a mass of 0.50 kg oscillates with a spring constant of 50 N/m and crosses the center with a speed of 10 m/s, how is the amplitude calculated?

Using the equation $KE = \frac{1}{2}kA^2$, it can be derived that $A = \sqrt{\frac{2KE}{k}}$. Signup and view all the answers

How does kinetic energy change as the particle approaches maximum displacement in SHM?

Kinetic energy approaches zero. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the potential energy as the amplitude in SHM increases?

Potential energy increases proportionally to the square of amplitude. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents the energy distribution at maximum displacement in SHM?

Kinetic energy is zero, potential energy is at its maximum. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a type of oscillatory motion where the restoring force/torque is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium and is always directed towards the equilibrium position.
Periodic motion repeats its motion after a fixed interval of time (time period).
Oscillatory motion is a to and fro type of motion.
Damped oscillations result in decreased mechanical energy due to resistive forces.
Linear SHM involves back-and-forth motion along a straight line.
Angular SHM involves rotational oscillation about an axis.
The equation of motion for SHM is given by d²x/dt² + kx/m = 0, where k = positive constant, x = displacement from mean position.
Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
Angular frequency (ω) is related to the time period (T) by the equation ω = 2π/T.
Frequency (f) is the number of oscillations per unit time, f = 1/T (Hz).
Phase constant (φ) is a constant in the SHM equation representing the initial phase of the motion.
Velocity (v) at an instant is calculated by v = A cos(ωt +φ).
Acceleration (a) at an instant is given by a = —ω²x.
The relationship between displacement, velocity and acceleration in SHM varies periodically.
The energy of SHM is conserved between kinetic energy and potential energy.
The equation for displacement in SHM at time t is x = A sin(ωt + φ).
A graph of speed (v) vs displacement (x) in SHM is an ellipse.
Acceleration is always directed towards the mean position, with minimum acceleration at mean position and maximum at extreme positions.
The text also contains solved examples using equations and concepts related to SHM for different situations.

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Test your understanding of simple harmonic motion (SHM) and its key concepts, including periodic and oscillatory motion. This quiz covers essential formulas, types of SHM, and important terms like amplitude and angular frequency. Explore how these principles apply to both linear and angular motion.