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An object oscillating with simple harmonic motion
Chapter 13, Problem 5CQ(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 5CQ
An object oscillating with simple harmonic motion completes a cycle in a time T. If the object's amplitude is doubled, the time required for one cycle is still T, even though the object covers twice the distance. How can this be? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 5CQ
An object oscillating with simple harmonic motion completes a cycle in a time T. If the object's amplitude is doubled, the time required for one cycle is still T, even though the object covers twice the distance. How can this be? Explain.
ANSWER:
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The objective here is to understand why the time period of oscillation of a body in simple harmonic motion does not change when there is a change in amplitude.