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2. F = -kx 119 Recall that the condition for simple harmonic motion is:
and hence identify situations in which simple harmonic motion will occur

3. F = -Kx Two conditions are needed for SHM:
Acceleration (Force = ma) is proportional to displacement (a a x)
The accelerating force always opposes the displacement (minus sign)
Combining gives:
F = -Kx
Where F is the accelerating force (N), K is a constant (N m-1) and x is displacement (m)
The equation describes motion oscillating about a fixed position.
Any oscillation where the above equation is true is an SHM oscillator.
Examples of SHM oscillators
A mass on a spring
a simple pendulum
molecular vibration

4. F = -kx F = ma ma = -kx a = -k/m x
For a constant mass, m
F = ma
Then
ma = -kx
and
a = -k/m x
Both K and m are constants
K is stiffness
M is mass

5. Recognise and use the expressions
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Recognise and use the expressions
a = -ω2x, a = -Aω2 cos ωt, v = Aω sin ωt, x = A cos ωt and T = 1/f = 2π/ω
as applied to a simple harmonic oscillator

6. The (1D) motion, an object undergoing circular motion (2D) is SHM
The horizontal displacement is sinusoidal:
X = A cos wt
The gradient is velocity (dx/dt):
v = - Aw sin wt
The acceleration (dv/dt):
a = - Aw2 cos wt
Notice that since X = A cos wt then:
a = - Aw2 cos wt can be rewritten
a = - w2 X which is SHM
because a a x and force (acceleration) opposes displacement
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7. T = 1/f T = 2π/ω T = 1/f = 2π/ω ω = q/t general equation
For objects moving in a circle with a constant speed, the time period is found using:
T = 1/f
Alternatively since:
angular velocity = angle moved through (radians) / time (s)
ω = q/t general equation
Then
For an object moving in a circle with an angular speed, w, the time period, T, is the time to complete one revolution (2p radians) and is given by:
T = 2π/ω So
T = 1/f = 2π/ω

8. 121
Obtain a displacement – time graph for an oscillating object and recognise that the gradient at a point gives the velocity at that point
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9. 122
Recall that the total energy of an undamped simple harmonic system remains constant and recognise and use expressions for total energy of an oscillator

10. 123 Distinguish between free, damped and forced oscillations

11. Free oscillation
An oscillator is said to be free if the total energy of the system is constant. The sum of the potential and kinetic energy is fixed and the maximum displacement remains constant.

12. Damped oscillation
In a damped system energy is lost from the system. The total energy is reduced, the maximum potential and kinetic energy reduces and the amplitude of oscillation reduces
damped

13. Forced oscillation
All systems that oscillate (mass on springs, simple pendulums) have a natural frequency of oscillation. This is the preferred frequency of oscillation.
These systems can be forced to oscillate at other frequencies, but they resist the force when the forced frequency is not equal to the natural frequency.
When the forced frequency matches the natural frequency resonance occurs.
Resonance is an oscillation at the natural frequency which results in a large amplitude oscillation (the system absorbs energy), if the damping is low the amplitudes can become so large as to damage the oscillating system.
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14. 124
Investigate and recall how the amplitude of a forced oscillation changes at and around the natural frequency of a system and describe, qualitatively, how damping affects resonance

15. When a system is forced to oscillate over a range of frequencies.
The amplitude is the largest around the natural frequency of the system.
If damping is increased the maximum amplitude decreases
If damping is reduced the maximum amplitude increases, the amplitude may become so large that it can break apart the system

16. 125
Explain how damping and the plastic deformation of ductile materials reduce the amplitude of oscillation

17. Damping removes energy from the system due to the work done on the surroundings as a consequence the amplitude of successive oscillations decreases.
Plastic deformation removes energy from the system due to the work done on the atomic/molecular structure, as a consequence the amplitude of successive oscillations decreases