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Do the following problems from the IB Course Companion
p. 164 - 1, 2, 3 p. 387 - 1, 2ci, pp. 591-592 - 10, 11, 12 ![]()
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Use this study guide to supplement your textbook. This is the first place you should consult if you are absent from class so that you can get a feel for what was done in class.
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Theory of Knowledge Connection
The harmonic oscillator is a paradigm for modeling where a simple equation is used to describe a complex phenomenon. How do scientists know when a simple model is not detailed enough for their requirements?
Nature of Science
Oscillations play a great part in our lives, from the tides to the motion of a swinging pendulum that once governed our perception of time. General principles govern this area of physics, from water waves in the deep ocean or the oscillations of a car suspension system. This introduction to the topic reminds us that not all oscillations are isochronous. However, the simple harmonic oscillator is of great importance because all periodic oscillations can be described through the mathematics of simple harmonic motion.
The harmonic oscillator is a paradigm for modeling where a simple equation is used to describe a complex phenomenon. How do scientists know when a simple model is not detailed enough for their requirements?
Nature of Science
Oscillations play a great part in our lives, from the tides to the motion of a swinging pendulum that once governed our perception of time. General principles govern this area of physics, from water waves in the deep ocean or the oscillations of a car suspension system. This introduction to the topic reminds us that not all oscillations are isochronous. However, the simple harmonic oscillator is of great importance because all periodic oscillations can be described through the mathematics of simple harmonic motion.
Oscillations and SHMClick on this button to learn more about oscillations and harmonic motion
Applications
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Energy in SHMClick on this button to learn more about the energy of oscillating objects
Resonance
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Equations of SHMClick on this button to learn about the equations of simple harmonic motion
Damping
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