IB Physics and Maths. Simple harmonic motion
/A tutorial sheet on simple harmonic motion using IB Physics and Maths skills is given below.
- The period of oscillation of a particle moving in simple harmonic motion is T. For what fraction of this time are the velocity and acceleration vectors in the same direction?
- The period of oscillation of a particle moving in simple harmonic motion is T. For what fraction of this time are the displacement from the equilibrium position and the velocity vector in the same direction?
- The energy of a particle moving in simple harmonic motion is E. Find the energy of the particle if its mass is doubled and the frequency of oscillation is tripled.
- A particle moves in simple harmonic motion of period 6.0 s and amplitude 12.0 cm. At a certain time the particle is moving away from the equilibrium position at 3.0 cm s-1. Find the time taken by the particle to come to rest.
