Practice Energy In Simple Harmonic Motion (13.7) - OSCILLATIONS

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Question 1.
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
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Think about what factors affect movement.
Question 2.
How does potential energy behave at maximum displacement?
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Consider where the object is at that point.
3Question 3.
What is the total mechanical energy formula for a system in SHM?
- E = 1/2 k A^2
- E = k A
- E = mgh
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Consider the relationship between spring constant, amplitude, and energy.
4Question 4.
True or False: The potential energy is maximum at the mean position.
- True
- False
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Think about where each type of energy is found.
Question 5.
A spring with a spring constant of 400 N/m stretches 10 cm when a mass is applied. Calculate the total mechanical energy of the system.
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Use the total energy formula and remember to convert cm to meters.
Question 6.
If a swinging pendulum has maximum potential energy of 3 J at its peak, what is its kinetic energy at the mean position?
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Recall energy conservation principles in SHM.

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