Simple Harmonic Motion

Question 1

What is displacement?

Answer 1

The distance of the object from the equilibrium with the direction

Question 2

What is simple harmonic motion?

Answer 2

An oscillation in which the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to its displacement in the opposite direction from its equilibrium position, and is directed towards the equilibrium

Question 3

What is the rule about time period?

Answer 3

Time period is not dependent on the amplitude

Question 4

What is amplitude?

Answer 4

Maximum magnitude of displacement

Question 5

What is the sum of the potential and kinetic energy called?

Answer 5

Mechanical energy

Question 6

Why are oscillations called simple harmonic motion?

Answer 6

Simple - because there is one energy source
Harmonic - steady frequency
Motion - because it moves