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13.1-13.2 Introduction and Periodic Motion
- Periodic motion repeats identically after fixed intervals (period T)
- Oscillatory motion is periodic motion confined between limits about a mean position
- Time period T is the smallest interval after which motion repeats
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13.3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- SHM is motion with acceleration proportional to displacement and directed toward equilibrium
- Standard equation: a = -ω²x (acceleration ∝ -displacement)
- Displacement equation: x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ)
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13.4 SHM and Uniform Circular Motion
- SHM is the projection of uniform circular motion on any diameter
- Particle moving in circle of radius A with angular speed ω
- x-projection: x = A cos(ωt), y-projection: y = A sin(ωt)
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13.5 Velocity and Acceleration in SHM
- Velocity: v(t) = -ωA sin(ωt + φ), maximum at mean position
- Acceleration: a(t) = -ω²A cos(ωt + φ) = -ω²x(t)
- Maximum velocity: vₘₐₓ = ωA (at x = 0)
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Key Concepts
Periodic motion repeats after fixed intervalsMotion with acceleration proportional to displacementSHM is the projection of uniformFor x = A cos(ωt +Restoring force F =
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Oscillations is an important chapter in NEST Physics. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: 13.1-13.2 Introduction and Periodic Motion, 13.3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM), 13.4 SHM and Uniform Circular Motion, 13.5 Velocity and Acceleration in SHM.
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