By the end of this unit, a successful student will be able to:
- (11-1, 11-4) Recognize examples of simple harmonic motion (MSTE: Phys 4.1)
- (11-1) Recognize the relationship between period of oscillation and frequency
- (11-3) For a given example of SHM identify where the maxima and minima of speeds, displacement, and acceleration will occur
- (11-2, 11-4) For both a spring and pendulum describe and solve problems involving the mechanical energy of the system.
- (11-2) Express the mechanical energy and velocity of a spring SHM in terms of its amplitude
- (11-3) Relate and be able to derive the relationship between the period of a spring oscillator, and the mass of the oscillator.
- (11-3) Express position, velocity and acceleration as a function of time for a simple harmonic oscillator (SHO).
- (11-4) Show the approximate relationship between period and pendulum length for small oscillations.
- (AP Phys1:3.B.3.1): predict which properties determine the motion of a SHO and what the dependence of the motion is on those properties
- (AP Phys1: 3.B.3.2): design a plan and collect data in order to ascertain the characteristics of the motion of a system undergoing oscillatory motion caused by a restoring force
- (AP Phys1: 3.B.3.3): analyze data to identify qualitative or quantitative relationships between given values and variables (i.e. force, displacement, acceleration, velocity, period of motion, frequency, spring constant, string length, mass) associated with objects in oscillatory motion to use that data to determine the value of an unknown.
- (AP Phys 1: 3.B.3.4): construct a qualitative and/or a quantitative explanation of oscillatory behavior given evidence of a restoring force
Date due Day Assignment
12/11 Thu Read: 11-1 through 11-6
12/15 Mon Guest Speaker
12/16 Tue Do: 2,5,10,17,21,26,29,32,33
12/17 Wed Complete Pendulum Lab
Additional problems from old AP exams TBA in class.