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Define; Simple Harmonic Motion |
Acceleration of an object is proportional to displacement from equilibrium position - acceleration is directed towards the midpoint. Restoring force acting toward the equilibrium position. |
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Define; Period (in terms of an oscillating mass) |
Time taken for one complete oscillation. |
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Define; Frequency (in terms of an oscillating mass) |
The number of complete oscillations per second. |
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Define; Free Oscillator |
Object set in motion, it is free to oscillate at its natural frequency. |
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Define; Forced Oscillator |
Object in motion oscillates at given frequency when a periodic driving force is applied. |
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Define; Resonance |
When the natural and 'forced' frequencies of an object in motion are the same, Large Amplitude Oscillation occurs. |
