Simple Harmonic Motion
An investigation into oscillating systems, focusing on the defining conditions of simple harmonic motion. Students will analyse mass-spring systems and simple pendulums.
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An investigation into oscillating systems, focusing on the defining conditions of simple harmonic motion. Students will analyse mass-spring systems and simple pendulums.
Key Questions
- What defines simple harmonic motion?
- How do kinetic and potential energy interchange during oscillation?
- What factors affect the time period of a pendulum?
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