SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION Flashcards
1
Q
The motion of Earth orbiting the sun is periodic.
A
Earth’s Orbit
2
Q
the force exerted by a compressed spring is used to release a ball.
A
Pinball
3
Q
Measurements show that the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the mass
A
Restoring force
4
Q
the maximum displacement from equilibrium.
A
Amplitude
5
Q
the time it takes to execute a complete cycle of motion.
A
Period T
6
Q
the number of cycles of vibrations per unit time.
A
frequency f
7
Q
states that the strain of the material is proportional to the applied stress within the elastic limit of that material.
A
Hooke’s Law
8
Q
formula for hookes law
A
F_{s} = - k * x
