PHY152H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15-17: Wave Power, Angular Frequency, Electron Microscope

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Equilibrium position: point where the object would rest if no force is applied. Amplitude (xo): maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. Time period (t): time taken for 1 complete cycle. Frequency (f): number of cycles per unit time. Angular frequency: number of revolutions per unit time (for circular motion) w=2 f. Simple harmonic motion: acceleration is proportional to the displacement from the central point and always directed towards it. x=xocoswt v=-vosinwt a=-aocoswt a -x circular motion: centripetal acceleration (a)=w^2r when x=0, ke=max, pe=0. Damping: loss of energy in an oscillating system car suspension system has springs to absorb shocks caused by bumps in the road. Forced oscillation: when a system is forced to oscillate at a frequency other than the natural frequency driving frequency: external frequency that has an a ect on the oscillate system. Refraction: change in direction of a wave due to uneven boundaries. Di raction: the spreading out of waves when they pass through a small opening.

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