An object or system that moves back and forth repeatedly around a central position.
Imagine a swing at the park. When you push it, it swings back and forth, going from one extreme to another. This motion is similar to how an object oscillates.
Amplitude: The maximum displacement of an oscillating object from its equilibrium position.
Frequency: The number of complete oscillations per unit of time.
Damping: The gradual decrease in amplitude over time due to external forces like friction or air resistance.
A block with a mass of 10 kg connected to a spring oscillates back and forth with an amplitude of 2 m. What is the approximate period of the block if it has a speed of 4 m/s when it passes through its equilibrium point?
A weight of mass m is at rest at O when suspended from a spring. When it is pulled down and released, it oscillates between two positions. Which statement about the system consisting of the spring and the mass is correct?
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