Physics Oscillations
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, only oscillations with a linear restoring force and sinusoidal motion are SHM. Non-linear oscillations, such as large pendulum swings, deviate from SHM.
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Oscillations are larger, slower to-and-fro motions. Vibrations, on the other hand, are smaller, faster oscillations. Vibrations often occur in machines, strings, and structural components.
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No, periodic motion isn't always oscillatory. It may not involve back-and-forth movement about an equilibrium point. Some known examples include circular motion in satellites or planets.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
A simple pendulum shows simple harmonic motion only for small angular displacements. Otherwise, its motion is oscillatory but not purely SHM.
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Tension in the string and gravitational force are common forces. These forces are resolved into tangential and radial components.
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For small displacements, sinθ≈θ (in radians), the small-angle approximation simplifies pendulum motion equations and makes it to approximate simple harmonic motion.
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Resonance occurs when the frequency of an external periodic force matches the natural frequency of a system. From that, physicists know that resonance causes the amplitude of oscillations to increase significantly. This can be beneficial in devices, such as musical instruments, but dangerous in structures like bridges.
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The phase in SHM tells us the position and direction of motion of the particle at a specific instant. It determines the state of oscillation and includes both displacement and time information.
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