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AP Physics C Mechanics
1 Kinematics
2 Force and Translational Dynamics
3 Work, Energy, and Power
4 Linear Momentum
5 Torque and Rotational Dynamics
6 Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
7 Oscillations
7.1 Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
7.2 Frequency and Period of SHM
7.3 Representing and Analyzing SHM
7.4 Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
7.5 Simple and Physical Pendulums
AP/Physics C: Mechanics/Concept//7 Oscillations/7.2 Frequency and Period of SHM

7.2 Frequency and Period of SHM

Syllabus
2024
Topic
7.2
Level
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Learning objectives

7.2A—Describe the frequency and period of an object exhibiting SHMDescribe the frequency and period of an object exhibiting SHM.• The period of SHM is related to the angular frequency, , of the object’s motion by the following equation:- i. The period of an object–ideal-spring oscillator is given by the equation- ii. The period of a simple pendulum displaced by a small angle is given by the equation

7.2.A—Describe the frequency and period of an object exhibiting SHM

Describe the frequency and period of an object exhibiting SHM.

  • The period of SHM is related to the angular frequency, , of the object’s motion by the following equation:
    • i. The period of an object–ideal-spring oscillator is given by the equation
    • ii. The period of a simple pendulum displaced by a small angle is given by the equation

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