6. Waves and Oscillations
Simple Harmonic Motion — Quiz
Test your understanding of simple harmonic motion with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What is the phase difference between the velocity and the acceleration in simple harmonic motion (SHM)?
Question 2
What is the correct expression for the total mechanical energy $E$ of a simple harmonic oscillator with mass $m$, angular frequency $\omega$, and amplitude $A$?
Question 3
A mass-spring system oscillates with an angular frequency $\omega = 6 \, rad/s$ and an amplitude $A = 0.2 \, m$. What is the maximum acceleration of the mass?
Question 4
A simple harmonic oscillator has a mass $m = 0.3 \, kg$ and a spring constant $k = 12 \, N/m$. What is the frequency of the motion?
Question 5
In a simple harmonic oscillator, if the frequency is doubled, what happens to the period of the motion?