Topic 4.1 Formative 2
Topic 4.1 Formative 2
Topic 4.1 Formative 2
2. In the picture place a “V” at all the points where the speed of the mass will be at its maximum.
2. ____In picture_____
3. In the picture place an “A” at all the points where the acceleration of the mass will be at its
maximum. 3. ____In picture_____
4. What is the proportionality constant for this particular system that relates a to –x in the proportion
a -x that defines SHM? 4. _________________
5. What is the acceleration (in cm s-2) of the mass at x = + 2.00 cm? 5. _________________
11. In the graph above, sketch in the displacement vs. time for SHM that is exactly T/ 3 out of phase.
11. ____In graph_____
The displacement vs. time of a particle
undergoing SHM is shown in the graph
to the right.
12. In the graph, sketch in the
displacement vs. time for in-phase
SHM with exactly half the amplitude
of the given SHM. 12. _In graph__
13. In the graph above, sketch in the velocity of the mass vs. time, and label it “V(t).” 13. _In graph__
14. In the graph above, sketch in the acceleration of the mass vs. time, and label it “A(t).”
14. _In graph__
17. What is the spring constant of the spring that is driving the
oscillation? 17. ________________
In the graph to the right, the spring force vs. displacement is shown
for the spring in an oscillating mass-spring system. The mass is 0.75
kg and the amplitude of motion is 2.0 m.
18. What is the value of the spring constant? 18. _______________
20. How can you tell that the oscillation is that of SHM?
22. What is the speed of the mass when the displacement is x = -0.50 m? 22. ________________