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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

3.1Oscillations

Oscillations in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 5.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.1.1Understand and apply: simple harmonic motion.
  2. 3.1.2Understand and apply: energy in simple harmonic motion.
  3. 3.1.3Understand and apply: damped and forced oscillations and resonance.

Lessons

  • Damping, forced oscillations and resonance

    40 min

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  • Energy in simple harmonic motion

    35 min

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  • Simple harmonic motion

    50 min

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Sample question

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Oscillations: sample question

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Which type of damping returns a displaced system to equilibrium in the shortest time without it oscillating?

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