Set: Physics: Vibrations and Waves

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Term Definition
-kx spring force equation
k spring constant
stiff spring large k value
soft spring small k value
amplitude the maximum distance traveled by an object away from its equilibrium position
A amplitude
T period
period the time it takes the object to execute one complete cycle of a motion
f frequency
frequency number of cycles or vibrations per unit time
elastic potential energy energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring
elastic potential energy PEs
.5*k*x^2 PEs equation
stretched or compressed when is energy stored in a spring?

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Creator searayman
Created January 30, 2007
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Physics Vibrations and waves

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  1. stretched or compressed → when is energy stored in a spring? - 14 misses
  2. .5*k*x^2 → PEs equation - 10 misses
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  5. period → the time it takes the object to execute one complete cycle of a motion - 4 misses
  6. stiff spring → large k value - 3 misses
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