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Define Simple Harmonic Motion in your own words.
Think about periodic motion and forces involved.
What is the formula for the period of a simple pendulum?
Consider what factors influence the pendulum's movement.
What is the equation for Simple Harmonic Motion?
Look for the force that opposes displacement.
True or False: The total mechanical energy in SHM remains constant.
Consider energy forms involved in oscillation.
An oscillating mass on a spring completes one full cycle every 3 seconds. If the spring constant is 20 N/m, what is the mass attached to the spring?
Rearranging the period becomes crucial!
Describe how the kinetic energy of a pendulum changes when it moves from maximum displacement to equilibrium.
Think about energy conservation principles.
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