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Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based — Note Packet
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Key Terms
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
A repetitive, oscillatory motion where a ______ acts to bring an object back to its equilibrium position, and that force is _______________ to the displacement from equilibrium.
Period (T)
The ______ it takes for one complete cycle or oscillation to occur. Measured in seconds.
Oscillation
One ______ of repetitive motion.
Frequency (f)
Tells us ______ cycles happen per second; the number of oscillations per unit time.
Hertz (Hz)
The unit for frequency, shorthand for '______' or 'per second' (s⁻¹).
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