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What happens to velocity at maximum displacement in SHM?
Velocity is zero.
What happens to acceleration at equilibrium in SHM?
Acceleration is zero.
What happens to velocity at equilibrium in SHM?
Velocity is at its maximum.
What is the effect of doubling the mass in a mass-spring system on the period?
The period is multiplied by .
What is the effect of increasing the length of a simple pendulum on the period?
The period increases.
What happens when displacement passes through equilibrium?
Velocity reaches its maximum, and acceleration momentarily becomes zero.
What is the definition of Amplitude (A)?
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
What is the definition of Frequency (f)?
The number of oscillations per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
What is the definition of Period (T)?
The time it takes for one complete oscillation.
Define Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).
Back-and-forth motion around an equilibrium point, characterized by periodic changes in displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
What is displacement in the context of SHM?
The distance of an object from its equilibrium position at a given time.
What are the key differences between displacement and velocity in SHM?
Displacement: Position of the object from equilibrium. Velocity: Rate of change of displacement; has a π/2 phase shift relative to displacement.
What are the key differences between velocity and acceleration in SHM?
Velocity: Rate of change of displacement. Acceleration: Rate of change of velocity; 180° out of phase with displacement.
How do Amplitude and Period differ in SHM?
Amplitude: Maximum displacement from equilibrium. Period: Time for one full oscillation; independent of amplitude in SHM.