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ZIMSEC A-Level Mechanics

6.12Simple harmonic motion

Simple harmonic motion in ZIMSEC A-Level Mechanics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 6.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.12.1Form 6: define simple harmonic motion and use the standard formulae.
  2. 6.12.2Form 6: formulate differential equations of motion leading to simple harmonic motion and solve them to obtain the period and amplitude.

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Simple harmonic motion: sample question

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A particle moves so that x¨=−25x\ddot{x} = -25x. Find the period of its motion in seconds, correct to 3 significant figures.

Answer in s.

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