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Oscillations and Waves
Quick questions on Simple harmonic motion explained: H2 Physics Oscillations and Waves
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What is variation with displacement?Show answer
Eliminating time gives the velocity directly in terms of displacement:
What is q1?Show answer
State the defining equation of SHM and explain what each symbol means. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
A pendulum has length . Find its period (). [2 marks]
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Sketch how the velocity of a body in SHM varies with its displacement, and mark where speed is greatest. [3 marks]
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