1 Properties of SHM At t = 0 seconds a 500 g block oscillating on a spring is observed moving to the right at x = 15 cm. It reaches a maximum displacement of 25 cm at t = 0.30 seconds. Problem 1.1. What is the phase constant of the motion? Problem 1.2. What is the angular frequency of the motion? Problem 1.3. Draw a position-versus-time graph for one cycle of the motion.

1 Properties of SHM At t = 0 seconds a 500 g block oscillating on a spring is observed moving to the right at x = 15 cm. It reaches a maximum displacement of 25 cm at t = 0.30 seconds. Problem 1.1. What is the phase constant of the motion? Problem 1.2. What is the angular frequency of the motion? Problem 1.3. Draw a position-versus-time graph for one cycle of the motion.

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Chapter15: Oscillations

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Problem 2CQ: (a) If frequency is not constant for some oscillation, can the oscillation be SHM? (b) Can you think...

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