Simple Harmonic Motion Basics

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What is the symbol used to represent the amplitude of an object in simple harmonic motion?

  • T
  • E
  • A (correct)
  • f

What is the relationship between the frequency and period of an object in simple harmonic motion?

  • T = 2f
  • f = 1/T (correct)
  • f = T
  • T = f

What type of damping occurs when the frictional force is proportional to velocity squared?

  • Coulomb damping
  • Static friction
  • Air resistance (correct)
  • Viscous damping

What happens to the energy of an object in simple harmonic motion at the equilibrium position?

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Which of the following is an example of energy transfer in simple harmonic motion?

<p>Pendulum: gravitational potential energy → kinetic energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amplitude of an object in simple harmonic motion due to damping?

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Study Notes

Simple Harmonic Motion

Amplitude

  • Maximum displacement of an object from its equilibrium position, represented by symbol 'A' and measured in meters (m)
  • Affects the energy of the oscillation, but not the frequency

Frequency

  • Number of oscillations per second, represented by symbol 'f' and measured in hertz (Hz)
  • Related to period by equation: f = 1/T

Period

  • Time taken for one complete oscillation, represented by symbol 'T' and measured in seconds (s)
  • Related to frequency by equation: T = 1/f

Damping

  • Reduction of amplitude over time due to external forces
  • Types of damping:
    • Viscous damping: frictional force proportional to velocity
    • Coulomb damping: frictional force constant and independent of velocity
    • Air resistance: frictional force proportional to velocity squared
  • Affects amplitude, but not frequency or period

Energy Transfer

  • Energy is transferred between kinetic and potential forms during oscillation
  • At equilibrium position, all energy is kinetic
  • At maximum displacement, all energy is potential
  • Energy is conserved, but can be lost due to damping
  • Examples of energy transfer:
    • Pendulum: gravitational potential energy → kinetic energy
    • Spring-mass system: elastic potential energy → kinetic energy

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