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M3 Topic 3: Further dynamics
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Observe the motion along this line.
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Summary

  • 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 shm described the motion
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