Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Simple harmonic oscillations

Simple harmonic oscillations — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Define the radian in relation to a circle.

(a(ii))[1]

State, with reference to simple harmonic motion, what angular frequency means.

(b(i))[2]

Explain how the expression shows that the load is undergoing simple harmonic motion.

(b(ii))[3]

A metal strip has length $L = 65\,\text{cm}$ and supports a load of mass $M = 240\,\text{g}$. If the oscillation frequency is $3.2\,\text{Hz}$, Calculate the constant $c$.

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