Module 5 - 5.3.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillations Flashcards

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Displacement (definition)

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The distance an object moves from its equilibrium position

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Angular Velocity (definition)

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The angle moved per unit time

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Phase Difference (definition)

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The fraction of a complete cycle or oscillation between two oscillating points

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Maximum Velocity =

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± angular velocity x amplitude (±ωA)

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Simple Harmonic Motion (definition) (3)

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  • A body will oscillate with simple harmonic motion if its acceleration is directly proportional to its displacement from a fixed point and always directed towards that fixed point
  • a ∝ -x
  • negative sign shows the acceleration is always in the opposite direction to the displacement
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Simple Harmonic Motion = — constant
Harmonic Motion = — constant

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  • amplitude
  • time period
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