SHM Flashcards
1
Q
Define simple harmonic motion
A
The restoring force is directly proportional to and in opposite direction to the displacement from rest
2
Q
Define velocity
A
Rate of change of displacement
3
Q
Define acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
4
Q
What happens during damping
A
Amplitude decays exponentially
Period increases slightly
5
Q
The total energy will decrease to zero. What happens to this energy
A
Transformed into heat energy
