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Frequency and Amplitude in Simple Harmonic Motion, Sophia Morales - Coggle…
Frequency and Amplitude in Simple Harmonic Motion
Frequency
Definition: The number of oscillations per unit time.
Real-life Examples
Real-life Examples:
Pendulum clocks (adjusting the length changes the frequency).
Musical instruments (string tension and length affect the note’s frequency).
Key Characteristics
Inversely proportional to the period.
Measured in Hertz (Hz).
Formula:
f = 1/T where T is the period (time for one complete cycle).
Amplitude
Definition
Maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
Key Characteristics
Does not affect frequency or period in ideal SHM.
Represents the energy in the oscillating system.
Real-life Examples
The amplitude of a swing (higher amplitude means higher the swing goes).
Fomulas:
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Central Concept
Define SHM: Periodic motion that is neither driven nor damped, where the force is proportional to the displacement and acts in the opposite direction.
Sophia Morales
