Simple Harmonic Motion (AQA A-Level Further Maths): Flashcards

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Simple Harmonic Motion
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SHM defining equation

d2xdt2=ω2x\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} = -\omega^2 x

What ω\omega represents in SHM

Angular frequency

Velocity formula for SHM

v=ωa2x2v = \omega\sqrt{a^2 - x^2}

Period formula in SHM

T=2πωT = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}

Maximum speed in SHM

vmax=ωav_{\text{max}} = \omega a

Where max speed occurs in SHM

At centre of motion (x=0x = 0)

Position equation for SHM

x=asin(ωt)x = a\sin(\omega t) or x=acos(ωt)x = a\cos(\omega t)

What aa represents in SHM

Amplitude (max displacement from centre)

Roots of SHM auxiliary equation

m=±ωim = \pm \omega i

General solution form for SHM

x=Acos(ωt)+Bsin(ωt)x = A\cos(\omega t) + B\sin(\omega t)

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