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PHY 102 - Waves
Test 3
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Physics
Undergraduate 3
03/27/2013
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what is a simple harmonic oscillator?
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an oscillator in which the force is proportional to the displacement
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can the swing be large in a simple harmonic oscillator?
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no
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Why can a swing not be large in a simple harmonic oscillator?
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because it must be close to equilibrium position - it's an object that has its restoring force
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why does the SHO slow down?
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because of wind resistance
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