Simple Harmonic Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Define displacement.
A
The distance and direction from the equilibrium position; the sign of the displacement indicates the direction.
2
Q
Define amplitude.
A
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
3
Q
Define angular frequency.
A
The rate of change of angular position of an oscillating (rads^-1) object. ω=2πf= 2π/T.
4
Q
Define Simple Harmonic Motion.
A
Oscillating motion where the acceleration is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position but in the opposite direction; a= -ω^2x.
5
Q
Define Isochronous Oscillator.
A
The period of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is independent of amplitude.
