AP Physics C Mechanics Flashcards: Frequency And Period Of Shm

Study Frequency And Period Of Shm in AP Physics C Mechanics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Predict frequency change: $k$ doubles.

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Frequency increases by factor of $\sqrt{2}$ . Frequency increases by $\sqrt{2}$ when $k$ doubles.

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Using the given parameters, a horizontal mass-spring oscillator has

m=0.40\,\text{kg}

k=160\,\text{N/m}

, amplitude

0.05\,\text{m}

, and

v(0)=0

x(0)=+A

; how does the period change if the mass is doubled?

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