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Simple Harmonic Motion

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SHM Equation, Frequency and Period

The source starts SHM with restoring force, the general equation, angular frequency, and time period.

F=−kxF=-kx
x=Asin⁡(ωt+ϕ)x=A\sin(\omega t+\phi)
ω=2πT=2πf\omega=\frac{2\pi}{T}=2\pi f
T=2πω=2πmkT=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}

Variables & Notation

AA

amplitude

kk

spring constant or wave number depending on context

ϕ\phi

initial phase

Notes

  • (ωt+ϕ)(\omega t+\phi) is the phase of the motion.