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9.1 SHM Questions

The document contains 5 problems about simple harmonic motion. Each problem has multiple parts asking for key characteristics of the motion including amplitude, frequency, period, velocity, acceleration, and displacement over time. The problems provide equations of motion and ask for derived values like maximum speed and acceleration.

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9.1 SHM Questions

The document contains 5 problems about simple harmonic motion. Each problem has multiple parts asking for key characteristics of the motion including amplitude, frequency, period, velocity, acceleration, and displacement over time. The problems provide equations of motion and ask for derived values like maximum speed and acceleration.

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9.

1 SHM questions

1. A 396 g mass vibrates according to the


equation x = 0.38 sin(5.56t) where x is in
meters and t is in seconds.
(a) State the amplitude.

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(b) Determine the frequency.

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(c) Determine the period.

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2. The position in cm of a mass in simple harmonic motion is given by x = 4cos3t where t is the time
after the start of the oscillation in seconds. Find;
(a) The amplitude of the motion

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(b) The period

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(c) The velocity when t = π/2

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(d) The acceleration when t = π/2

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(e) The frequency of the oscillation

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3. A 5.0 kg mass vibrates according to the equation x = 0.45cos8.4t where x is in metres and t in
seconds. Determine;
i. the amplitude

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ii. the frequency

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4. A 10 kg baby oscillates from a light vertical spring


once every 0.55 s.
i. Write down the equation for its
displacement x, assuming starting by
compressing the spring 10cm from its
equilibrium position (x = 0) and being
released.

ii. How long will it take to get to the equilibrium position for the first time?

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iii. What will be its maximum speed?

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iv. What will be its maximum acceleration?

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5. A 20 g particle moves in simple harmonic
motion with a frequency of 3 oscillations per
second and an amplitude of 5cm.
(a) Through what total distance does the
particle move during one cycle of its motion?

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(b) What is its maximum speed?  Where does that occur?

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(c) Find the maximum acceleration of the particle.  Where in the motion does the maximum
acceleration occur? 

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