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In an ideal simple harmonic oscillator, what happens to the total mechanical energy over time?
A
It decreases continuously (energy is lost to surroundings).
B
It increases continuously (energy is gained from surroundings).
C
It remains constant (no energy lost to surroundings).
D
It oscillates between zero and a maximum value.
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Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator Flashcards
3 flashcards on OCR A A Level Physics Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Component 01, Component 02 and Component 03.