Simple Harmonic Oscillators Flashcards
1
Q
What is the force equation in a mass-spring system?
A
F = -kx
2
Q
Period of a mass-spring system?
A
T = 2π (m/k)^1/2
(m/k) is square rooted
3
Q
Period of a simple pendulum?
A
T = 2π (l/g)^1/2
(l/g) is square rooted
4
Q
The formula for the period of a pendulum only works for angles up to about 20° from the equilibrium point. True or False?
A
False, only up to about 10°
