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Unit 17 - Oscillations Flashcards

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What is simple harmonic motion?

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An oscillating Motion where the acceleration is : proportional to displacement and always in the opposite direction to displacement

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What is resonance?

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The tendency of a system to oscillate with a larger amplitude at some frequencies than at others

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A-Level Physics (24 decks)

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