An object with mass 0.250 kg is acted on by an elastic restoring force with force constant 10.7 N/m. The object is set into oscillation with an initial potential energy of 0.150 J and an initial kinetic energy of 5.30×10−2 J. What is the amplitude of oscillation? What is the potential energy when the displacement is one-half the amplitude? At what displacement are the kinetic and potentia
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
An object with mass 0.250 kg is acted on by an elastic restoring force with force constant 10.7 N/m. The object is set into oscillation with an initial potential energy of 0.150 J and an initial kinetic energy of 5.30×10−2 J. What is the amplitude of oscillation? What is the potential energy when the displacement is one-half the amplitude? At what displacement are the kinetic and potential energies equal? What is the value of the phase angle ϕ if the initial velocity is positive and the initial displacement is negative?
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