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Comprehensive notes covering oscillations and simple harmonic motion (SHM) in introductory physics. Topics include periodic motion, amplitude, period, frequency, angular frequency, Hooke's Law, spring-mass systems, pendulums, displacement, velocity and acceleration in SHM, energy in oscillating systems, and restoring forces. Notes feature detailed explanations, formulas, diagrams, and step-by-step example problems to help students understand the relationships between motion, force, and energy in oscillating systems. Perfect for exam review, homework help, and mastering SHM concepts.

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Section 14 1 .




SHI is motion in which the net force is proportional
simple harmonic motion acting on object
·




to opposite direction of displacement from equilibrium.


X(t) =
Asin wt +
Oo
if we are given initial positions usually X(O)
,
and v O
,
then we find A, 0
.


Ex .
14 1 . Section 14 . 2

1 = 56 . 0 Im ·



simple pendulum is a mass (bob) at end of a massless

m= 1 00 string
.
kg .
(0) 0 055m here , the force-mgsino restoring force
+
x = . acts as a


v(0) Following same logic find
·

= -

3 2 m/s
. we

2
9 Sing
-
=




w = = =
7 48
.
rads

X (0) : Asin O. As long as O is less than about 0 5 rad
. 300 ,
we can

+
0 055 = AsinO, use small which says that sino 0
.

angle approximation ,
=



= C = -

70
v (t) =
Awcos wt + 00 compare to a:x

v(O) =
Awcos O
·
3 2
.
= Aw cos D
·


O(t) Asin (wt = + o)
0

this time ,
w =
9
3 2= AWCOSO , And thus
2-
T
- ·
.
=
,


+ 0 055. : AsinO ,

Ex
-

3 2 .


=
WootO . T =
2n
-g
0 055

= Eg
.




- : 1 4800
.




= Eg
Oo =
2 234 rad
.




A
=
0 070m
= .

9


g 4π (0 75)
=

if
spring is hanging vertically, .




(1 7357)2
.




we can treat system in same way ; the

9 8281 M/sz
effect of gravity is to
change the equilibrium g =
.




position .

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