Simple Harmonic Motion Worksheet
Grade 12 Physics worksheet covering key concepts of Simple Harmonic Motion, including definitions, energy, and practical applications.
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1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Simple Harmonic Motion?
Restoring force proportional to displacement
Constant velocity
Oscillatory motion about an equilibrium position
Period independent of amplitude for small oscillations
2. At which point in a simple pendulum's swing is its kinetic energy maximum?
At the highest point of its swing
At the lowest point of its swing
Halfway between the highest and lowest points
Kinetic energy is constant throughout the swing
3. The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in SHM is called the .
4. For a mass-spring system, the period of oscillation is directly proportional to the square root of the and inversely proportional to the square root of the .
5. A simple pendulum is shown below. If the length of the pendulum is increased, how would its period of oscillation change? Explain your reasoning.
6. Describe the energy transformations that occur during one complete oscillation of a mass-spring system in SHM, assuming no damping.
7. In Simple Harmonic Motion, the acceleration of the oscillating object is constant.
True
False
8. The frequency of an oscillation is the reciprocal of its period.
True
False