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4.1 Oscillations
Part 1: Use your favorite sources to define the following terms

1. Oscillation
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Sound/sound.html#c1

2. Periodic
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

3. Period (Units?)
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

4. Amplitude (Units?)
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

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5. Frequency (Units?)
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

6. Equilibrium
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

7. Force (Units?)
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/force.html

8. Restoring force
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves

9. Hooke’s Law ⃑ = − . Give the name, define, and give the units of each
variable.
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/16-introduction-to-oscillatory-
motion-and-waves
⃑:

⃑:

The negative sign:

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 Part 2: Answer the Following Questions

1. What does the derivative/slope of a displacement vs. time graph tell us?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Mechanics/motgraph.html

2. What does the derivative/slope of a velocity vs. time graph tell us?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Mechanics/motgraph.html

3. What is the mathematical relationship between the frequency and period of a

wave?
https://openstax.org/books/college-physics-ap-courses/pages/16-2-period-and-
frequency-in-oscillations

4. Give three examples of oscillations.

a.

b.

c.

5. What are the main characteristics of simple harmonic motion?

https://openstax.org/books/college-physics-ap-courses/pages/16-3-simple-
harmonic-motion-a-special-periodic-motion
a.

b.

c.

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6. On the graph draw two waves which are in phase. Use a pencil!
https://www.easyelimu.com/high-school-notes/physics/form-2/item/750-waves-1

7. On the graph draw two waves which are out of phase by 180ᵒ. Use a pencil!
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/alternating-current/chpt-1/ac-phase/

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8. On the graph draw two waves which are out of phase by 90ᵒ. Use a pencil!
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/alternating-current/chpt-1/ac-phase/

9. On the graph below draw and label an acceleration vs. displacement graph for
simple harmonic motion. Use a pencil!
= =−

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10.The total energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is given by the equation =
+ = + . On the diagram below label (Use a pencil!) the
locations of
a.
b. =0
c.
d. =0
e.
f. =0
g.
h. =0

https://openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/15-2-energy-in-
simple-harmonic-motion

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11.On the graph below draw an energy vs. displacement graph with three curves: a
potential energy vs. displacement curve, a kinetic energy vs. displacement
curve, and a total energy vs. displacement curve. Use a pencil!
https://openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/15-2-energy-in-
simple-harmonic-motion

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