Oscillations
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Objective
I can describe the relationship between period, frequency, and amplitude in an oscillating system.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Define the period of an oscillation and explain what it represents in the context of a simple pendulum.
The video mentions that the period of a simple pendulum is related to its length. Describe how changing the length of the pendulum affects its period.
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Exit ticket
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“A pendulum has a period of 1.5 seconds. If the length of the pendulum is increased, will the period increase or decrease? Explain your reasoning. A pendulum completes 20 oscillations in 40 seconds. What is the period of the pendulum? Show your work. A pendulum has a length of 0.5 meters and a certain period. If the length is changed to 2.0 meters, how will the new period compare to the original period?”
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