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Simple harmonic motion MatchUp

Target Level

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

Acceleration

± ω√(A²-x²)

Acceleration is toward centre and proportional to displacement

Free

Forced

Resonance

Damping

Pendulum

Angular frequency

Displacement

Defining characteristic of simple harmonic motion

System involving a weighted rod oscillating under gravity

Rate at which a system oscillates

Force which dissipates the energy of an oscillating system

Phenomena in which a system will oscillate more strongly at a given frequency

Vibrations that are driven externally

Vibrations that occur without external driving

-ω²x

A cos ωt

Velocity

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark

75%