Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
17.1Simple harmonic oscillations
Simple harmonic oscillations 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.
- 17.1.1Use displacement, amplitude, period, frequency, angular frequency and phase difference for oscillations.
- 17.1.2Recognise s.h.m. as acceleration proportional to and opposite to displacement.
- 17.1.3Use a = −ω²x and its solution x = x₀ sin ωt.
- 17.1.4Use the two velocity equations for s.h.m.
- 17.1.5Analyse graphs of displacement, velocity and acceleration in s.h.m.
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Simple harmonic motion
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Turn Simple harmonic oscillations into a strength.
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