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ISBN: 8220103026918

Author: Walker

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 13, Problem 90GP

An object undergoes simple harmonic motion of amplitude A and angular frequency ω about the equilibrium point x = 0. Use energy conservation to show that the speed of the object at the general position x is given by the following expression:

ν = ω A 2 − x 2

Definition Definition Special type of oscillation where the force of restoration is directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its mean or initial position. If an object is in motion such that the acceleration of the object is directly proportional to its displacement (which helps the moving object return to its resting position) then the object is said to undergo a simple harmonic motion. An object undergoing SHM always moves like a wave.

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