Simple Harmonic Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Damped Oscillation
A
The amplitude of an oscillation decays with time
2
Q
Over damped
A
No oscillations
Returns to equilibrium slowly
3
Q
Critically damped
A
Returns in the shortest time to equilibrium
4
Q
Centripetal force
A
Is a resultant force which acts at right angles to the velocity
5
Q
Centrifugal force
A
A fictitious force which requires accelerating reference frames
