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22 Cards in this Set
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What variable is on the y-axis of a harmonic motion graph?
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POSITION (cm)
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What is the variable on the x-axis of a harmonic motion graph?
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TIME (s)
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Another name for harmonic motion is
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PERIODIC MOTION
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What does the value of y=0 on a harmonic motion graph refer to if showing the motion of a pendulum?
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CENTER POINT OF MOTION
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What does a negative y value on a harmonic motion graph refer to if showing the motion of a pendulum?
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MOTION TO THE LEFT OF CENTER
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What does a positive y value on a harmonic motion graph refer to if showing the motion of a pendulum?
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MOTION TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER
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What does a maximum negative y value on a harmonic motion graph refer to if showing the motion of a pendulum?
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AMPLITUDE
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What does a maximum positive y value on a harmonic motion graph refer to if showing the motion of a pendulum?
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AMPLITUDE
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What is the equation for calculating amplitude from a harmonic motion graph?
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1/2(HIGH-LOW)
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What are the units for amplitude?
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usually CENTIMETERS or METERS
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What is the equation for calculating period from a harmonic motion graph?
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END TIME - START TIME
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The point of the oscillator within a cycle is the
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PHASE
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The common unit of measurement for a phase is
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DEGREES
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One rotation is an example of a
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CYCLE
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What distinguishes circular motion from harmonic motion?
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CIRCULAR MOTION ALWAYS LASTS 360 DEGREES
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What term is used to describe two oscillators with the exact same period that start at the exact same time?
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IN PHASE
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When cycles are aligned, the oscillators are said to be
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IN PHASE
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What term is used to describe two oscillators with the exact same period that start at different times?
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OUT OF PHASE
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Other than different starting times, what other factor can cause two oscillators to be out of phase?
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DIFFERENT PERIODS
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12.25 CYCLES
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How many cycles are shown?
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2 Hz
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If it takes the oscillation 24.5 seconds to be complete, what is its frequency?
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24.5 s
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If it takes the oscillation 24.5 seconds to be complete, what is its period?
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