Simple Harmonic Motion

Springs

100

 This term refers to the max distance x away from the mean position

Amplitude

200

This is the equation for frequency

cycles/seconds

300

 An increase in mass causes this to the period of a spring

increase

400

An increase in spring constant does this to the period.

decreases

500

Acceleration is at its max when the spring is at this point(s) of the oscillation cycle

max left and right

Pendulums

100

 This term refers to the time it takes for one full cycle of oscillation

period

200

To be simple harmonic motion, the acceleration of the pendulum must always be pointing toward this point

point of equilibrium or central position

300

 An increase in the length of the pendulum causes this to the period of the pendulum

increase

400

The velocity is at its max when the pendulum is at this point(s) of the oscillation cycle

center

500

This is the equation for angular frequency of a pendulum

square root of g/l