IB Physics HL C 1 5 Mass Spring Period Topic Practice

Question 1

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This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about simple harmonic motion (SHM). Part 2 is about gas in an engine.

Part 1 Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
An object is placed on a frictionless surface. The object is attached by a spring fixed at one end and oscillates at the end of the spring with simple harmonic motion (SHM).

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The tension F in the spring is given by F=k x where x is the extension of the spring and k is a constant.

Question (a)

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The graph shows the variation of the potential energy of A with displacement.

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On the axes,

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Question (i)

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draw a graph to show the variation of kinetic energy with displacement for the mass in A. Label this A.

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Question (ii)

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sketch a graph to show the variation of kinetic energy with displacement for the mass in B. Label this B.

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