Physics

Project
Topic: To study simple harmonic motion
Rollno: 11D21
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 INDEX

 Aim
 Apparatus
 Intro
 Theory
 Diagrams
 Conclusion
 Applications
 Bibilography
Aim:
To study simple harmonic motion

Apparatus:
nail/screw , string, orb.
Introduction:
The study of oscillatory motion is fundamental to physics; its concepts are required to
comprehend many physical phenomena. Vibrating strings produce pleasing sounds in
musical instruments such as the sitar, guitar, and violin. Membranes in drums and
diaphragms in telephone and speaker systems vibrate about their mean positions.
Let’s briefly discuss oscillatory motion and simple harmonic motion
Theory:

 Simple harmonic motion can be described as an oscillatory motion in which

the acceleration of the particle at any position is directly proportional to the
displacement from the mean position. It is a special case of oscillatory motion.
 All the Simple Harmonic Motions are oscillatory and also periodic, but not
all oscillatory motion are SHM. Oscillatory motion is also called the harmonic
motion of all the oscillatory motions, wherein the most important one is simple
harmonic motion (SHM).
 In this type of oscillatory motion, displacement, velocity and acceleration, and
force vary (w.r.t time) in a way that can be described by either sine (or) the
cosine functions collectively called sinusoids.
Diagrams:

Oscillation of simple
pendulum
Observation:

 A particle is moving in to and fro about a mean position. An oscillatory motion is defined as
a particle moving on either side of equilibrium (or) mean position.

Analysis:
 The object will continue to move between two extreme points around a fixed point, which is
known as the mean position (or) equilibrium position along any path. (Note that the path is
not a constraint.)
 There will be a restoring force directed at the equilibrium (or mean) position.
 The net force on the particle in an oscillatory motion is zero at the mean position.
 The mean position is an equilibrium position that is stable.
 Applications:
 Some of the applications of the simple harmonic motion in our everyday life are as follows:
1. Pendulum or vibrating quartz in clocks
2. Wide range of musical instruments like violin and guitar
3. Shock absorbers in vehicles
4. Adventure activities like bungee jumping
5. Diving boards
6. Hearing aids
7. Metronome
8. Making earthquake-proof buildings and other construction sites