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What is the effect of doubling the mass (m) on the period (T) of a mass-spring system?
The period increases by a factor of (sqrt{2}).
What is the effect of doubling the displacement (x) on the potential energy (U) of a spring?
The potential energy is quadrupled.
What happens to kinetic energy as an object in SHM approaches its equilibrium position?
Kinetic energy increases, reaching its maximum at the equilibrium position.
What happens to potential energy as an object in SHM reaches maximum displacement?
Potential energy is at its maximum value.
What happens when displacement (x) increases in a spring?
The potential energy (U) stored in the spring increases quadratically: .
What happens at the equilibrium position in SHM?
Kinetic energy is maximum, potential energy is minimum.
What happens at maximum displacement in SHM?
Kinetic energy is minimum (zero), potential energy is maximum.
What happens when the mass in a mass-spring system is doubled?
The period of oscillation increases by a factor of .
What is the difference between Kinetic Energy (K) and Potential Energy (U) in SHM?
Kinetic Energy (K): Energy of motion, maximum at equilibrium. Potential Energy (U): Stored energy, maximum at maximum displacement.
What is the difference between period and frequency?
Period: Time for one cycle. Frequency: Number of cycles per second. They are inversely related.