Define Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).

Periodic motion where the restoring force is proportional to the displacement, like a mass on a spring.

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Define Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).

Periodic motion where the restoring force is proportional to the displacement, like a mass on a spring.

What is kinetic energy?

The energy of motion, dependent on mass and velocity.

What is potential energy?

Stored energy, dependent on position relative to the equilibrium point.

Define equilibrium position in SHM.

The point where the net force is zero.

Define amplitude in SHM.

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.

What is the formula for elastic potential energy?

The potential energy stored in a spring, given by 12kx2\frac{1}{2}kx^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement.

Compare kinetic and potential energy in SHM.

Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, maximum at equilibrium. | Potential Energy: Stored energy, maximum at extreme positions.

Differentiate between maximum kinetic energy and maximum potential energy in SHM.

Maximum Kinetic Energy: Occurs at equilibrium, velocity is maximum. | Maximum Potential Energy: Occurs at extreme positions, velocity is zero.

Compare kinetic and potential energy in SHM.

Kinetic energy: Energy of motion, maximum at equilibrium. Potential energy: Stored energy, maximum at maximum displacement.

Differentiate between maximum velocity and maximum displacement in SHM.

Maximum velocity: Occurs at the equilibrium position. Maximum displacement: Occurs at the amplitude (farthest point from equilibrium).