Simple harmonic systems (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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What is the time period formula for a simple pendulum in SHM?
What is the time period formula for a simple pendulum in SHM?
What is the maximum angle for valid small angle approximation in a simple pendulum?
What is the maximum angle for valid small angle approximation in a simple pendulum?
Less than
What happens when a pendulum is displaced by an angle greater than ?
What happens when a pendulum is displaced by an angle greater than ?
SHM is not an accurate model
What is the time period formula for a mass-spring system?
What is the time period formula for a mass-spring system?
Between which energy types does a simple pendulum oscillate?
Between which energy types does a simple pendulum oscillate?
Gravitational PE and KE
In horizontal mass-spring motion, which energy types oscillate?
In horizontal mass-spring motion, which energy types oscillate?
Elastic PE and KE only
What is the kinetic energy at maximum displacement in SHM?
What is the kinetic energy at maximum displacement in SHM?
Zero
At the equilibrium position in SHM, what happens to the kinetic energy?
At the equilibrium position in SHM, what happens to the kinetic energy?
KE is maximum
Which damping returns to equilibrium fastest without oscillating?
Which damping returns to equilibrium fastest without oscillating?
Critical damping
What characterises light damping in SHM?
What characterises light damping in SHM?
Amplitude reduces slowly over time