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Oscillations and the SHM test

Oscillations and the SHM test

Displacement, velocity, acceleration and acceleration-displacement graphs for SHM, showing displacement and acceleration in antiphase, velocity a quarter cycle out of phase, and a straight-line negative-gradient acceleration-displacement graph An oscillation is repeated motion about an equilibrium position, where the resultant force would be zero if the object were placed there at rest. A restoring force acts back towards equilibrium, so it tries to reduce the displacement.

Vibrations Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Vibrations

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas A Level Physics Vibrations for A Level Physics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 format. Physics is one of the most mathematically demanding A Levels -- a minimum of 40% of the marks require maths skills at Level 2 (GCSE) standard or above, so build calculation and graph-handling fluency alongside the conceptual content from the start.