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M3 Topic 3: Further dynamics
Circular motion
Observe the motion of the point, E, around the circle. The angle EOP is increasing at a constant rate. Describe the motion of point X.

Please enable Java for an interactive construction (with Cinderella).

Summary The motion of point x is simple harmonic motion the distance OP is called the amplitude the velocity is greatest at O the velocity is zero at P and P' the acceleration is zero at O the acceleration is greatest at the end points P and P'. this motion is called simple harmonic motion the equation described the motion Uses Cinderella interactive geometry.