What is a simple mass-spring system in simple harmonic motion?
A mass hung from a spring that causes it to oscillate when displaced.
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What is the formula linking the restoring force (F), spring constant (k) and displacement (x) in the mass-spring system?
F = restoring force (N)
k = spring constant (N m-1)
x = displacement (m)
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What is the formula linking the time period (T), mass (m) and spring constant (k) for an oscillating mass-spring system?
T = time period (s)
m = mass (kg)
k = spring constant (N m-1)
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What is a simple pendulum?
A mass suspended from a pivot by a string or rod.
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What force acts as the restoring force for a simple pendulum?
Gravity
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What does the time period of a simple pendulum depend on?
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What is the formula that links time period (T), length of pendulum (l), and gravitational field strength (g)?
T = time period (s)
l = length of pendulum (m)
g = gravitational field strength (m s-2)
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