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THE IB SAYS
THE IB SAYS
Understandings: The defining equation of SMH; Energy changes
Applications and skills: Solving problems involving acceleration, velocity and displacement during simple harmonic motion, both graphically and algebraically; Describing the interchange of kinetic and potential energy during simple harmonic motion; Solving problems involving energy transfer during simple harmonic motion, both graphically and algebraically
Guidance: Contexts for this sub-topic include the simple pendulum and a mass-spring system
Utilization: Fourier analysis allows us to describe all periodic oscillations in terms of simple harmonic oscillators. The mathematics of simple harmonic motion is crucial to any areas of science and technology where oscillations occur; The interchange of energies in oscillation is important in electrical phenomena
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My vodcasts
My vodcasts
What are the equations defining SHM?
A couple of multiple-choice questions on SHM
Simulation
Simulation
This simulation is an exploration of the relationships between Simple Harmonic Motion, Uniform Circular Motion, and Transverse Wave Motion. Use the sliders, buttons, and checkboxes to visualize these relationships.
Other videos
Other videos
Crash Course on SHM. A holistic approach so includes the basics and talks about energy.
Dianna Cowern takes a more calculus approach to the equations in this other general approach.
Resources from textbooks
Resources from textbooks
Oxford Physics 2014, 9. Wave Phenomena: pages 353 - 358
Hamper HL 2014, 5. Oscillations and waves: pages 156 - 157
Relevant questions from Dot Point Physics (4. Oscillations and waves)
Relevant questions from Dot Point Physics (4. Oscillations and waves)
Pages 180 - 182
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