Experiment 4 - Simple Harmonic Motion

Question 1

Type of periodic motion that occurs when an object experiences a restoring force proportional to its displacement from a stable equilibrium position

Answer 1

Simple Harmonic Motion

Question 2

SHM can be observed in:

Answer 2

-Mass – spring system
-Simple Pendulum
-Electrical Circuits using LC combinations

Question 3

Simple Harmonic Motion In the context of a cart and spring system, it notably described using ________

Answer 3

Hooke’s Law

Question 4

Formula of Hooke’s Law

Answer 4

F = kx

Question 5

In this system, the cart oscillates back and forth along the incline due to the restoring force from the spring, exhibiting simple harmonic motion.

Answer 5

Oscillations on an Incline

Question 6

Oscillations on an Incline:

The motion is __________, and the frequency of oscillation is determined by the ____ of the cart and the _________ of the spring

Answer 6

sinusoidal, mass, stiffness

Question 7

Formula of Period of Oscillation

Answer 7

T = 2πsqrt(m/k)

Question 8

Repetitive back-and-forth movements around a central or
equilibrium position. These oscillations follow a sinusoidal pattern, commonly sinusoidal
functions.

Answer 8

Harmonic Oscillations

Question 9

To find the period experimentally, the angle of the incline is adjusted and period is measured using a timer. The time is measured for ____ oscillations

Answer 9

3 oscillations