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Oscillations in AP Physics C: Mechanics

Question 1
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

What is the defining characteristic of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

Question 2
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following scenarios best describes Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

Question 3
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
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In the equation x(t)=Acos⁡(ωt+φ)x(t) = A \cos(ωt + φ)x(t)=Acos(ωt+φ) for SHM, what does 'A' represent?

Question 4
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A particle's position is described by x(t)=0.5cos⁡(2t+π2)x(t) = 0.5 \cos(2t + \frac{\pi}{2})x(t)=0.5cos(2t+2π​) meters. What is the particle's position and velocity at t=0t = 0t=0?

Question 5
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring with a spring constant of 50 N/m. What is the period of oscillation of the mass-spring system?

Question 6
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

If the mass of a mass-spring system is doubled, how does the period of oscillation change?

Question 7
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
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A 4 kg mass is attached to a spring with spring constant 100 N/m. The mass is released from rest at a displacement of 0.1 m from equilibrium. What is the velocity of the mass when it passes through the equilibrium position?

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Question 8
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A simple pendulum has a length of 1 meter. What is its period of oscillation on Earth, where g = 9.8 m/s²?

Question 9
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

If the length of a simple pendulum is quadrupled, how does the period change?

Question 10
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

In a mass-spring system undergoing SHM, when is the kinetic energy at its maximum?