Simple Harmonic Motion

Question 1

Periodic Motion

Answer 1

Any kind of motion that repeats itself periodically about a mean position is said to be oscillatory.

Question 2

Time Period

Answer 2

The time it takes to complete one cycle of the oscillation (given in s).

Question 3

Frequency

Answer 3

The number of cycles completed per second (given in Hz).

Question 4

Amplitude

Answer 4

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.

Question 5

Circular Motion

Answer 5

Object moves in a circle around a fixed point with uniform speed.

Question 6

Properties of SHM

Answer 6

Displacement changes with time; the larger displacement the lower the speed; speed is 0 at max displacement; at max displacement the object changes direction; accelerations equals -w^2s.