Simple Harmonic Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Displacement
A
The distance and direction from the equilibrium position; the sign of the displacement indicates the direction
2
Q
Amplitude
A
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position
3
Q
Angular frequency
A
The rate of change of angular position of an oscillating object
4
Q
Simple harmonic motion
A
Oscillating motion where the acceleration is proportional to the displacement but in the opposite direction
5
Q
Isochronous Oscillator
A
The period of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is independent to the amplitude
