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17.2Energy in simple harmonic motion

Energy in simple harmonic motion in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 17.2.1Describe the interchange of kinetic and potential energy in s.h.m.
  2. 17.2.2Recall and use the total energy of a system in s.h.m.

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Energy in simple harmonic motion: sample question

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The amplitude of an undamped simple harmonic oscillator is doubled, with no change to its mass or frequency. What happens to its total energy?

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