1.1 Waves and Oscillations

Question 1

What’s periodic motion?

Answer 1

Motion that repeats itself over time

Question 2

Period Definition

T (s)

Answer 2

Time that takes for a complete cycle

Question 3

Frequecy Definition

f (Hz or s^-1)

Answer 3

Number of cycles per second

Question 4

Frequecy formula

f (Hz)

Question 5

What is the max dispacement in an oscillation?

Answer 5

Amplitud A:
- from the equilibrium position (center of oscillation)

Question 6

which is the minimum displacement?

Answer 6

at rest, when equilibrium y=0

Question 7

hooke’s law

Answer 7

Question 8

U formula
(elastic potencial energy)

Answer 8

Question 9

kinetic energy formula

Answer 9

Question 10

angular velocity in terms of spring constant

Answer 10

Question 11

period formula in terms of spring constant

Answer 11

Question 12

total energy in terms of spring constant

Answer 12

Question 13

total energy in terms of angular velocity

Answer 13

Question 14

harmonic function or displacement of mass

Answer 14

Question 15

angular frequency / velocity

Answer 15

Question 16

linear velocity

Answer 16

Question 17

velocity of a mass harmonic function

Answer 17

Question 18

V max

Answer 18

Question 19

acceleration harmonic function

Answer 19

Question 20

a max

Answer 20

Question 21

in phase
phase difference
antiphase

Answer 21

Φ = 0
Φ = 90
Φ= 180

Question 22

distance between two particles

Answer 22

λ pathlength or wavelength

Question 23

wave speed C

Answer 23

Question 24

harmonic function in terms of wave speed C

Answer 24

Question 25

wave intensity and with surface area

Answer 25

Question 26

proportion Intensity area

Answer 26