Oscillations and Waves · Waves & Optics

Simple Harmonic Motion

Investigation of systems where the restoring force is proportional to displacement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the energy exchange model in a pendulum explain the effects of damping?
  2. 2What variables affect the resonance frequency of a structural bridge?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply resonance principles to design earthquake resistant buildings?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Oscillations - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: Physics
Unit: Oscillations and Waves
Period: Waves & Optics

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