AP Physics C: Mechanics

Unit 7 Oscillations

5 topics · 69 questions, each explained

1. 7.1 Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) 2 ideas · 9 questions

   Periodic motion · Restoring force

2. 7.2 Frequency and Period of SHM 1 idea · 9 questions

   Period, T

3. 7.3 Representing and Analyzing SHM 6 ideas · 23 questions

   Displacement from equilibrium, x · Differential equation of SHM · Angular frequency, ω · Resonance · Independence of period from amplitude · Graphs of SHM

4. 7.4 Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators 4 ideas · 11 questions

   Total mechanical energy of an oscillating system, E_total · Conservation of energy in SHM · Kinetic energy at the equilibrium position · Energy at the turning points

5. 7.5 Simple and Physical Pendulums 4 ideas · 17 questions

   Physical pendulum · Pivot-to-center-of-mass distance, d · Simple pendulum · Torsion pendulum

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