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Simple harmonic oscillations
12 past-paper questions on Simple harmonic oscillations
Use the gradient and intercept of the line in Fig. 1.1 to determine values for A and B. Give units with your answers.
On Fig. 4.3, sketch the variation of h with time t from t = 0 to t = 6.0s.
Explain the shape of the line in Fig. 6.2.
State three conclusions that may be drawn from Fig. 2.1. The conclusions may be qualitative or quantitative.
On Fig. 5.3, sketch the variation with x of the kinetic energy Ek of the sphere.
Show that the angular frequency of the oscillations is 3.2 rads⁻¹.
Calculate the period T of the oscillations.
Determine the angular frequency of the oscillations.
State what is meant by simple harmonic motion.
On Fig. 10.1, sketch the variation of v with d.
Determine the amplitude x₀ of the oscillation.
Explain how Fig. 4.2 shows that the oscillations of the block are simple harmonic.
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