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What are the key differences between frequency (f) and angular frequency (ω)?
Frequency (f): Cycles per second (Hz). | Angular Frequency (ω): Rate of oscillation in radians per second (rad/s).
Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy in a mass-spring system during SHM.
Potential Energy: Stored in the spring, maximum at max displacement. | Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, maximum at equilibrium.
Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum system during SHM.
Potential Energy: Gravitational potential energy, maximum at max height. | Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, maximum at lowest point.
What is the effect of increasing the mass (m) on the period (T) of a mass-spring system?
Increasing the mass increases the period of oscillation.
What is the effect of increasing the spring constant (k) on the period (T) of a mass-spring system?
Increasing the spring constant decreases the period of oscillation.
What is the effect of increasing the length (L) on the period (T) of a simple pendulum?
Increasing the length increases the period of oscillation.
What is the effect of increasing gravity (g) on the period (T) of a simple pendulum?
Increasing gravity decreases the period of oscillation.
What happens when an external force is applied at the natural frequency of an oscillating system?
Resonance occurs, causing a dramatic increase in amplitude.
How to calculate the period of a mass-spring system?
- Identify the mass (m) and spring constant (k). 2. Use the formula:
How to calculate the period of a simple pendulum?
- Identify the length of the pendulum (L) and the acceleration due to gravity (g). 2. Use the formula:
How to find maximum potential energy in SHM for a spring?
- Identify the spring constant (k) and amplitude (A). 2. Use the formula:
How to find maximum kinetic energy in SHM?
- Identify the mass (m) and maximum velocity (v_max). 2. Use the formula:
How to determine total energy (E) in SHM?
- Find either the maximum potential energy (U_max) or the maximum kinetic energy (K_max). 2. Total energy: