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Oscillations

Question 1
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A spring with a spring constant k=200,N/mk = 200 , N/mk=200,N/m is stretched by 0.2,m0.2 , m0.2,m from its equilibrium position. What is the restoring force exerted by the spring?

Question 2
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple harmonic motion (SHM)?

Question 3
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Two identical springs are connected in series. A block is attached to the end of the combined spring system. If each spring has a spring constant kkk, what is the effective spring constant of the series combination?

Question 4
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Under what condition does the motion of a pendulum approximate simple harmonic motion (SHM)?

Question 5
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

In simple harmonic motion, when is the potential energy at its maximum?

Question 6
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A mass-spring system oscillates with SHM. If the total energy of the system is 10,J10 , J10,J, and at a certain point, the potential energy is 6,J6 , J6,J, what is the kinetic energy at that point?

Question 7
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A pendulum is released from a large angle (e.g., 45 degrees). Which of the following is true regarding its motion?

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Question 8
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

What is the definition of amplitude in the context of simple harmonic motion?

Question 9
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

If a system has a period of 0.5,s0.5 , s0.5,s, what is its frequency?

Question 10
Physics 1 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A spring exerts a restoring force of 50,N50 , N50,N when stretched by 0.25,m0.25 , m0.25,m. What is the spring constant of the spring?