Oscillations QuestionsOscillations Questions
Oscillations QuestionsOscillations Questions
A child is playing on a swing. The graph shows how the displacement of the child varies with
time.
2
1
Time / s
1
2
Displacement / m
/2
3
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2.
A car driver notices that her rear view mirror shakes a lot at a particular speed. To try to stop it
she sticks a big lump of chewing gum on the back of the mirror.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A
The mirror stills shakes a lot at the same speed as before because the chewing gum does
not change the damping.
The mirror shakes a lot at a different speed because the chewing gum changes the
damping.
The mirror shakes a lot at a different speed because the chewing gum has changed the
resonant frequency of the mirror.
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3.
Certain molecules such as hydrogen chloride (HCl) can vibrate by compressing and extending
the bond between atoms. A simplified model ignores the vibration of the chlorine atom and just
considers the hydrogen atom as a mass m on a spring of stiffness k which is fixed at the other
end.
k
m
(a)
(i)
kx
where x
m
(ii)
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(ii)
(iii)
Frequency = .............................................
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Stiffness = ................................................
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4.
A motion sensor, connected through a data logger to a computer, is used to study the simple
harmonic motion of a mass on a spring.
Clamp
Spring
Motion
Mass
To data logger
and computer
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Motion
sensor
The data logger records how the height h of the mass above the sensor varies with the time t.
The computer calculates the velocity v and acceleration a and displays graphs of h, v and a
against t. Idealised graphs of h and a for two cycles are shown below.
h / m 1.1
0.9
0.7
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
t/s
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
t/s
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
t/s
a / m s 2 5.0
5.0
v / m s 2
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Show that the maximum velocity of the mass is approximately 0.9 m s1.
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(iii)
Complete the above set of graphs by sketching the velocity-time graph for the same
interval.
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(b)
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Describe how you would use data from the graphs of h and a against t to check that
the motion of the mass was simple harmonic. (Note that you are not required to
actually carry out the check.)
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5.
When a person walks across a suspended footbridge, the bridge can oscillate with increasing
amplitude.
(a)
Name the effect which causes this and state the condition needed for the amplitude to
increase in this situation.
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In November 1940, the wind caused some alarming movement and twisting of the road
bridge over Tacoma Narrows in the United States. The amplitude of the oscillations
became so large that cars were abandoned on the bridge.
(i)
(ii)
The vertical oscillations of the bridge can be modelled using the equations of
simple harmonic motion. Calculate the maximum acceleration of the bridge when it
was oscillating 38 times per minute and the amplitude of its oscillations was
0.90 m.
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(iii)
Use this value to explain why any car abandoned on the bridge would lose contact
with the roads surface at a certain point in the oscillation. Identify this point.
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(a)
A mass hangs on a spring suspended from a fixed point. When displaced and released, the
mass oscillates in a vertical direction. Describe how you could determine accurately the
frequency f0 of these oscillations. You may be awarded a mark for the clarity of your
answer.
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(b)
Vibration
generator
Variable
frequency
supply
Spring
Mass
A short time after the vibration generator is turned on, the mass settles down and
performs simple harmonic motion at the frequency of the generator.
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Label the axes below and sketch a graph showing how the amplitude of this
oscillation changes as the frequency is varied up to and well beyond f0. Mark the
approximate position of f0 on the frequency axis.
(3)
(ii)
(iii)
This phenomenon can cause problems in the design of footbridges. Explain why.
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7.
The diagram shows successive crests of sea waves approaching a harbour entrance.
Incident
waves
Harbour
wall
(a)
Complete the diagram to show the pattern of waves you would expect to see inside the
harbour.
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(b)
The waves are being studied by means of a buoy anchored in the harbour. As the waves
pass the buoy they make it perform simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction. A
sensor inside the buoy measures its acceleration.
The graph below shows how this acceleration varies with time.
Acceleration/ms-2
0
0
6
Time/s
-1
(i)
State values for the period and maximum acceleration of the buoy.
Period = ............................................................................. s
Maximum acceleration = .......................................... m s2
(1)
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(iii)
On the grid below, sketch a graph of the displacement of the buoy against time,
over the same interval of time as the acceleration graph.
6
Time/s
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8.
Buildings situated close to railway lines should be constructed in a manner which minimises
noise and vibrations from passing trains.
(a)
Vibrations could cause parts of the building to resonate. Describe the meaning of the
word resonate in this context.
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(ii)
It is said that such buildings would also suffer less damage in the event of an
earthquake. Comment on this statement.
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9.
Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions.
The Ultimate Clock?
Why bother to improve atomic clocks?
The duration of the second can already be measured to 14 decimal places. One reason for
improving this precision is that the second is becoming the fundamental unit. Units such as the
metre and ampere already can be defined in terms of the second. The kilogram could also be
defined using the equation E = c2m. A given mass m has an equivalent energy E which
could be written as the number of photons of a particular frequency that would have the same
total energy.
How do different clocks work?
Most clocks have an oscillator and a mechanism for counting the oscillations and converting
this count into seconds. In a grandfather clock, the oscillations of a pendulum of a fixed length,
hence fixed time period, are counted by gears and displayed by hands on a face. In a quartz
watch, an oscillating voltage is applied across a quartz crystal surface, which causes the crystal
to oscillate at a particular frequency. These oscillations then produce regular pulses which are
counted and displayed by a digital circuit.
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Mercury
ion
Laser
Coil
[Adapted from an article in Scientific American, Sept. 2002: Ultimate Clocks by W. Wayt Gibbs.]
The laser emits ultra violet radiation (uv). A particular frequency causes an outer electron in a
mercury ion to jump between energy levels. The laser frequency is adjusted until this effect is
detected. The frequency of uv radiation which causes this effect is known accurately. If the
number of cycles of this radiation can be detected and counted, then a period of one second can
be measured with a high degree of precision.
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The following is an extract from a students plan for a practical which will involve timing the
period of an oscillation of a pendulum mass on the end of a length of string. I will start the stop
clock as soon as I have released the mass from its highest position and then stop the stop clock
when the mass passes through the same position again.
(a)
The student was told he should make his measurements more precise. State one way in
which he could do this.
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(b)
The following table of his results shows how the period T varies with the length l of the
pendulum.
l/m
T/s
0.20
1.00
0.40
1.35
0.60
1.62
0.80
1.85
1.00
2.06
1.20
2.24
State the precision of the length measurements and comment on its suitability.
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(c)
The student reads that the equation relating these two quantities is
T = 2
l
g
where g is a constant.
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(i)
Plot a suitable graph to test how well the data fit this relationship. You may wish to
use the extra column in the table above.
(Allow one sheet of graph paper
(6)
(ii)
(d)
An extract from the students evaluation reads I wasnt sure exactly where to measure
the length to.
Discuss what your graph tells you about this students problem with this measurement.
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(e)
Determine the gradient of your graph and use it to calculate the value of the constant g.
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10.
(a)
(b)
(i)
A 120 g mass performs simple harmonic motion when suspended from a spring
that has a spring constant of 3.9 N m1. Calculate the period T.
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T = ...........................................................
(2)
(ii)
The simple harmonic motion is started by displacing the mass 15 cm from its
equilibrium position and then releasing it. Calculate the maximum speed of the
mass.
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Maximum speed = ....................................................
(2)
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(iv)
The 120 g mass is replaced by a wooden block. When the block performs simple
harmonic motion the period is 1.4 s. Calculate the mass of the block.
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Mass of block = ........................................................
(2)
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A spring of negligible mass and spring constant, k, has a load of mass, m, suspended from it. A
student displaces the mass and releases it so that it oscillates vertically.
Direction of
oscillations
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(a)
The student investigates the variation of the time period, T, of the vertical oscillations
with m.
Describe how he could verify experimentally that T m. Include any precautions the
student should take to make his measurements as accurate as possible. You may be
awarded a mark for the clarity of your answer.
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(b)
The student connects the mass-spring system to a vibrator and signal generator to
demonstrate resonance. Explain fully, with respect to this system, what is meant by the
terms natural frequency and resonance.
Natural frequency: ......................................................................................................
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12.
Explain what is meant by resonance and suggest why the microwave frequency is chosen
to be about f0.
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(b)
A microwave oven is used to heat 1.2 kg of meat. The temperature of the meat increases
by 75 K in the first 10 minutes.
The power of the microwave source is 800 W.
Calculate the efficiency of the heating process during this time. Take the specific heat
capacity of the meat to be 3200 J kg1 K1.
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Efficiency = ..........................................
Why does the temperature of the meat not continue to rise at this rate for the next
10 minutes?
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13.
A water tower consists of a massive tank of water supported on a vertical column. It oscillates
sideways with simple harmonic motion when shaken by longitudinal earthquake waves.
Oscillation
Water tower
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(b)
The water tower could collapse when shaken by earthquake waves of a particular
frequency. Explain how this could happen.
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14.
A simple pendulum of length l consists of a small mass m attached to the end of a thread. The
other end is fixed. The mass is slightly displaced through an angle of 4.0 and then released so
that it oscillates along a small arc with centre O.
Tension T
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Weight
mg
O
Mass
m
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The free-body force diagram for the oscillating mass at its maximum displacement is drawn
alongside.
(i)
Add to the free-body force diagram the component of weight that is equal in magnitude to
the tension T at this instant. Label it A.
(1)
(ii)
Add to the same diagram the component of weight that acts perpendicularly to the line of
action of the tension. Label it B.
(1)
(iii)
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15.
After the first bounce of a bungee jump, a jumper oscillates on the end of the rope. These
oscillations have an initial amplitude of 4.0 m and a period of 5.0 s.
The velocity of the jumper is given by v = A sin t. Show that the maximum velocity of the
jumper is about 5 m s1.
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Explain why the tension in the rope and the jumpers weight must be balanced when the
velocity of the jumper is maximum.
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m
.
k
Calculate the stiffness k for the rope. The jumper has a mass m of 70 kg.
The time period T of the oscillations is given by T = 2
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Verify, with a suitable calculation, that the rope is never slack during these oscillations.
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Briefly describe the oscillations experienced by the jumper during the minute after the first
bounce.
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16.
The graph shows how the acceleration a varies with displacement x for a particle undergoing
simple harmonic motion.
a / mm s 2
20
15
10
5
8
x /mm
5
10
15
20
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On the grid below sketch a graph of acceleration against time for this motion. Assume that the
displacement is zero and the velocity is positive at t = 0.
Add suitable scales to the axes. Draw at least two complete cycles.
(3)
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17.
The oscillations of a child on a swing are approximately simple harmonic. State the conditions
which are needed for simple harmonic motion.
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(ii)
The quantity in the equations for simple harmonic motion is defined as 2f, where f is
the frequency of the oscillations.
Calculate for these oscillations.
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A mass on a spring is displaced 0.036 m vertically downwards from its equilibrium position.
It is then released. As it passes upwards through its equilibrium position a clock is started.
The mass takes 7.60 s to perform 20 cycles of its oscillation.
Assuming that the motion is s.h.m., it can be described by the equation
x = x0 sin2ft
where x is the displacement in the upward direction and t the time since the clock was started.
What are the values of x0 and f in this case?
x0 = .................................................................
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f = ...................................................................
(3)
In practice, simple harmonic motion is not a perfect model of the motion of the mass, and so the
equation above does not predict the displacement correctly. Explain how and why the motion
differs from that predicted by the equation.
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19.
If an oscillating system is made to perform forced oscillations at a frequency close to its natural
frequency, then resonance occurs.
Describe how you could demonstrate qualitatively the meanings of the terms in italics.
Include a diagram of the apparatus you would use.
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20.
Below are some examples of oscillations. For each, state with a reason whether the motion is
simple harmonic or not.
Oscillation
SHM
or
Reason
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21.
Londons Millennium Walkway Bridge across the River Thames was opened in January 2000.
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Explain each of the engineers comments, outlining the physics principles involved.
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22.
(a)
(i)
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(b)
The diagram shows a weighted test tube of cross-sectional area A and mass m which is
oscillating vertically in water.
Ag
m
where is the density of the water and g is the acceleration of free fall.
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(ii)
The graph shows how the vertical displacement y of the test tube varies with time t.
This shows that the oscillations of the test tube are damped. The damping is
thought to be exponential.
6
y/cm
4
2
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
t/s
4
6
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The graph shows how the potential energy varies with displacement for a particular mass and
spring,
Potential
Energy / J
20
15
10
Displacement / cm
On the same axes draw a graph showing how the total energy of the mass-spring system varies
with displacement, assuming no energy loss.
(1)
the kinetic energy of the mass when the displacement is 2.0 cm,
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24.
The following invention will allow you to play your music at top volume without annoying the
neighbours:
A layer of small lead spheres is embedded into rubber. If you line your room with this
material then the transmitted sound will be significantly reduced. This coating is
particularly effective with low frequency sounds, the ones which most annoy the
neighbours, as these cause the spheres to resonate.
Adapted from New Scientist, Vol.167, Issue 2256
Explain the phenomenon of resonance in the context outlined above and describe how the
intensity of the transmitted sound is reduced.
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25.
On graph (i), the curve labelled A shows how the displacement x of a body executing simple
harmonic motion varies with time t.
On graph (ii), the curve labelled B shows how the acceleration a of this body varies over the
same time interval.
x
Graph (i)
x
B
Graph (ii)
Add to either graph a curve labelled C showing how the velocity of this body varies over the
same time interval.
Which pair of curves illustrates the definition of simple harmonic motion?
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26.
The speaker shown below is used to produce the bass notes in a music system.
The cone moves with simple harmonic motion and it emits a single-frequency sound of 100 Hz.
When it is producing a loud sound, the cone moves through a maximum distance of 2.0 mm.
Calculate
(i)
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(ii)
On the grid below sketch the acceleration-time graph for two cycles of vibration of this speaker
cone used under these conditions. Add suitable numerical scales to the two axes.
Acceleration
Time
(3)
Explain why designers ensure that bass speakers have a natural frequency of oscillation much
greater than 100 Hz.
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27.
Figure (i) shows a mass performing vertical oscillations on the end of a spring. Figure (ii) is a
free-body force diagram for the mass.
Figure (i)
Figure (ii)
Spring tension
T
Motion
Weight
W
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A datalogger, display and motion sensor are set up to study the motion of the mass. (The motion
sensor sends out pulses which enable the datalogger to register the position of the mass.)
Datalogger
and
display
Motion
Motion sensor
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The datalogger produces on the display graphs of displacement y and velocity v against time t.
The diagram below shows an idealised version of the displacementtime graph. On the lower
axes, sketch the velocitytime graph which you would expect to see. (No scale is required on
the v axis.)
y/m
0.10
0.05
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
t/s
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
v/m s1
0.00
t/s
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Using information from the displacementtime graph, calculate as accurately as possible the
maximum velocity of the mass.
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28.
An earthquake produces waves which travel away from the epicentre (the source) through the
body of the Earth. The particles of the Earth oscillate with simple harmonic motion as the waves
pass carrying energy away from the source.
State the conditions which must occur for the motion of the particles to be simple harmonic.
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The graph below shows the variation of potential energy Ep with displacement x of a particle
100 km from the epicentre.
Energy/10 6 J
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
10
10
x/10 2 m
Add to the graph labelled lines which show the variation with displacement of
(i)
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Calculate the constant k where k is the stiffness of the bonds between particles oscillating
within the Earth.
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L
4d 2
Assume the intensity of the waves produced by this earthquake decreases with distance from the
epicentre in a similar way.
Draw a line on the previous graph to show the variation in potential energy of a similar particle
150 km from the epicentre.
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29.
A student studies the variation of its time period T with the angle (which is a measure of the
amplitude of the motion), the mass m and the length l.
On the axes below show how T varies with and with m.
T
m
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Below is a graph of
T2
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T2
against l.
4 2
/s 2
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
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0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
l/m
50
T2
with l.
4 2
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Rate of change = ............................................
T2
and comment on your answer.
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30.
Good suspension in a car helps prevent resonance in the various parts of the car such as the
seats and mirrors. Each part has its own frequency of vibration.
What is this frequency called?
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Different frequencies of vibration can be applied to a system. Sketch a graph on the axes below
to show the variation of amplitude with applied frequency for a vibrating system. Label your
graph line A.
Amplitude of
vibration
Applied frequency
How does good suspension in a car help prevent resonance in the various parts of the car?
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31.
A toy is suspended at the end of a long spring from the ceiling above a baby's cot. When it is
pulled down slightly and then released it oscillates up and down with simple harmonic motion.
On the axes below, sketch a displacement-time graph for the first three oscillations of the toy.
Assume that the effects of air resistance are negligible. Let zero displacement be at the
mid-point of the oscillation.
Displacement
Time
(2)
Sketch velocity-time and acceleration-time graphs for the same three oscillations.
Velocity
Time
Acceleration
Time
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State two requirements for the toy to move with simple harmonic motion (SHM).
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(2)
An older child bounces a rubber ball up and down on a hard floor. She releases the ball and
allows it to bounce three times before catching it again. The velocity-time graph for this motion
is shown below.
Draw displacement-time and acceleration-time graphs on the axes below for the same three
bounces of this ball. Let zero displacement be floor level.
Velocity
Time
Displacement
Time
Acceleration
Time
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State and explain whether this ball is bouncing with simple harmonic motion,
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(2)
(Total 12 marks)
32.
A motorist notices that when driving along a level road at 95 km h1 the steering wheel vibrates
with an amplitude of 6.0 mm. If she speeds up or slows down, the amplitude of the vibrations
becomes smaller
Explain why this is an example of resonance.
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Calculate the maximum acceleration of the steering wheel given that its frequency of vibration
is 2.4 Hz.
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Acceleration =.........................................
(2)
(Total 5 marks)
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33.
A mass of 0.08 kg suspended from a vertical spring oscillates with a period of 1.5 s. Calculate
the force constant of the spring.
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Force constant = .............................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
34.
A mass is suspended from a spring. The mass is then displaced and allowed to oscillate
vertically. The amplitude of the oscillations is 6.0mm. The period of the oscillations is 3.2s.
Calculate the maximum acceleration of the mass.
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Maximum acceleration = ................
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Sketch a graph showing how the acceleration of the mass varies with displacement. Add a scale
to both axes.
(4)
State and explain one reason why the mass may not oscillate with simple harmonic motion.
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35.
A sewing machine needle moves vertically with simple harmonic motion. The difference
between the highest and lowest positions of the point of the needle is 3.6 cm. The needle
completes 20 stitches per second.
On the grid below sketch a displacementtime graph for the point of the sewing machine
needle. Show at least one complete cycle and add a scale to both axes.
Displacement/cm
Time/s
(3)
On your graph mark with an M two places where the needle moves with this maximum speed.
(1)
(Total 6 marks)
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36.
A student was studying the motion of a simple pendulum the time period of which was given by
l .
T = 2
g
He measured T for values of l given by
l/m = 0.10, 0.40, 0.70, 0.70, 1.00
and plotted a graph of T against l in order to deduce a value for g, the free-fall acceleration.
Explain why these values for l are poorly chosen.
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How would the student obtain a value of g from the gradient of the graph?
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The graph below shows three cycles of oscillation for an undamped pendulum of
length 1.00 m.
Displacement
Time/s
Add magnitudes to the time axis and on the same axes show three cycles for the same pendulum
when its motion is lightly air damped.
(4)
(Total 7 marks)
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37.
A body oscillates with simple harmonic motion. On the axes below sketch a graph to show
how the acceleration of the body varies with its displacement.
(2)
How could the graph be used to determine T, the period of oscillation of the body?
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Displacement
Time
The movement of tides can be regarded as simple harmonic, with a period of approximately
12 hours.
On a uniformly sloping beach, the distance along the sand between the high water mark and the
low water mark is 50 m. A family builds a sand castle 10m below the high water mark while the
tide is on its way out. Low tide is at 2.00 p.m.
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On the graph
(i)
label points L and H, showing the displacements at low tide and the next high tide,
(ii)
draw a line parallel to the time axis showing the location of the sand castle,
(iii)
Calculate the time at which the rising tide reaches the sand castle.
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