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What is the characteristic of a restoring force that results in simple harmonic motion?
What is the characteristic of a restoring force that results in simple harmonic motion?
- It is not related to the object's distance from equilibrium
- It is directly proportional to the object's distance from equilibrium (correct)
- It is inversely proportional to the object's distance from equilibrium
- It is a constant value regardless of the object's distance from equilibrium
What type of motion is described by a sinusoid?
What type of motion is described by a sinusoid?
- Linear motion
- Circular motion
- Random motion
- Simple harmonic motion (correct)
What is a typical example of simple harmonic motion?
What is a typical example of simple harmonic motion?
- The motion of a ball thrown upwards
- The motion of a bird flying in the sky
- The motion of a car on a straight road
- The oscillation of a mass on a spring (correct)
What is the condition for a simple pendulum to be modeled by simple harmonic motion?
What is the condition for a simple pendulum to be modeled by simple harmonic motion?
What does simple harmonic motion demonstrate in terms of time?
What does simple harmonic motion demonstrate in terms of time?
What is the relationship between the magnitude of the restoring force and the distance from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion?
What is the relationship between the magnitude of the restoring force and the distance from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion?
What is the nature of the motion in simple harmonic motion if it is not inhibited by friction or any other dissipation of energy?
What is the nature of the motion in simple harmonic motion if it is not inhibited by friction or any other dissipation of energy?
What law governs the linear elastic restoring force in the case of an oscillating mass on a spring?
What law governs the linear elastic restoring force in the case of an oscillating mass on a spring?
What is the requirement for a simple pendulum motion to be accurately modeled by simple harmonic motion?
What is the requirement for a simple pendulum motion to be accurately modeled by simple harmonic motion?
How is the frequency characterized in simple harmonic motion?
How is the frequency characterized in simple harmonic motion?
Flashcards
Restoring Force in SHM
Restoring Force in SHM
The force acting to bring an object back to its equilibrium position is directly proportional to the displacement from that position.
Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Harmonic Motion
A periodic motion characterized by a sinusoidal pattern, where the object oscillates back and forth around a central point.
Mass on a Spring
Mass on a Spring
A mass attached to a spring oscillating back and forth.
Condition for Simple Pendulum SHM
Condition for Simple Pendulum SHM
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Resonant Frequency in SHM
Resonant Frequency in SHM
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Restoring Force and Displacement in SHM
Restoring Force and Displacement in SHM
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Undamped SHM
Undamped SHM
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Hooke's Law
Hooke's Law
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Requirement for Simple Pendulum SHM
Requirement for Simple Pendulum SHM
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Frequency in SHM
Frequency in SHM
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