You put an object on a spring and then let it bounce up and down. It stops moving after a few minutes. 1. When did the object have the most potential energy? a. When it was bouncing. b. Before it started bouncing. c. When it stopped bouncing. d. Both b and c. 2. When did the object have kinetic energy? a. When it was in motion. b. Before it started bouncing. c. When it stopped bouncing. d. None of the above. Kinetic energy remains constant. 3. If a spring has an object attached to it on Jupiter, the spring would change shape: a. more than on Earth. b. less than on Earth. c. the opposite direction as on Earth. d. The spring wouldn’t change shape.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
You put an object on a spring and then let it bounce up and down. It stops moving after a few minutes.
1. When did the object have the most potential energy?
a. When it was bouncing.
b. Before it started bouncing.
c. When it stopped bouncing.
d. Both b and c.
2. When did the object have kinetic energy?
a. When it was in motion.
b. Before it started bouncing.
c. When it stopped bouncing.
d. None of the above. Kinetic energy remains constant.
3. If a spring has an object attached to it on Jupiter, the spring would change shape:
a. more than on Earth.
b. less than on Earth.
c. the opposite direction as on Earth.
d. The spring wouldn’t change shape.
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