Practice Examples Of Shm (C.1.3) - Theme C: Wave Behaviour - IB 12 Diploma Programme Physics

Practice: Examples of SHM

Lesson C.1.3Theme C: Wave Behaviour

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Question 1.
What is the formula for the period of a mass-spring system?
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Think about the variables involved in mass and spring characteristics.
Question 2.
What does the spring constant (k) represent?
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Consider how the spring resists being stretched or compressed.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is true about the period of a mass-spring system?
- A) It increases as the spring constant decreases
- B) It is independent of mass
- C) It is directly proportional to the mass
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Think about how mass and spring property relate.
4Question 4.
The formula for the period of a simple pendulum does depend on the mass of the bob.
- True
- False
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Pause and consider which factors influence the period.
Question 5.
A mass-spring system has a mass of 3 kg and a spring constant of 150 N/m. Determine the period of oscillation. Discuss what would occur if the mass is doubled.
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Work through the formula step-by-step.
Question 6.
A pendulum is 2.5 m long. Calculate the period and analyze how a 10% increase in length affects the period.
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Remember to apply the formula first to find the answer before making comparisons.

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