Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Simple harmonic oscillations

Simple harmonic oscillations — practice question

(a)[1]

State, in terms of simple harmonic motion, what angular frequency means.

(b(i).1)[1]

Use Fig. 2.2 to find the displacement of the load before oscillation begins.

(b(i).2)[1]

Use Fig. 2.2 to find the amplitude of the load’s oscillations.

(b(ii))[3]

Show that the load is performing simple harmonic motion.

(b(iii))[3]

Calculate the load’s oscillation frequency.

(i(1))

Use Fig. 2.2 to find the displacement of the load before it is made to oscillate.

(i(2))[2]

Use Fig. 2.2 to find the amplitude of the load’s oscillations.

(ii)[3]

Show that the load is performing simple harmonic motion.

(iii)[3]

Calculate the load’s frequency of oscillation.

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