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Label the following diagram of a mass-spring system.
1: Equilibrium Position, 2: Spring, 3: Mass
Label the following diagram of a simple pendulum.
1: String, 2: Bob, 3: Length (L)
What is the definition of Period (T)?
The time it takes for one complete cycle or oscillation, measured in seconds (s).
What is the definition of Frequency (f)?
The number of cycles or oscillations per second, measured in Hertz (Hz), where 1 Hz = 1 s⁻¹.
Define spring constant (k).
A measure of the stiffness of a spring. Higher k means a stiffer spring.
What is a simple pendulum?
A mass (bob) hanging from a string of length (L), swinging back and forth.
Define Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).
Motion that oscillates or repeats itself, such as a swing, spring, or pendulum.
What is the effect of increasing the mass in a spring-mass system on its period?
The period increases.
What happens to the period of a simple pendulum if its length is doubled?
The period increases by a factor of √2.
What is the effect of increasing the spring constant on the period of a spring-mass system?
The period decreases.
What happens to the period of a simple pendulum if the acceleration due to gravity increases?
The period decreases.
What is the effect of increasing frequency on the period?
The period decreases.