AP®︎ Physics 1 Unit 7: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 7 of AP Physics 1 – Oscillations.
Unit 7: Oscillations
The physics of things that repeat, from springs to pendulums, described through simple harmonic motion.
Begin with Topic 7.1: Defining Simple Harmonic...To review Unit 7, go through each of the 4 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 7 test, pulled directly from the AP® Physics 1 curriculum.
Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- What Simple Harmonic Motion Is
- Equilibrium Position and Restoring Force
- The Mathematical Model of SHM
Frequency and Period of SHM
Frequency and Period of SHM
- Period and Frequency in Simple Harmonic Motion
- Period of a Mass–Spring Oscillator
- Period of a Simple Pendulum (Small Angle Only)
Representing and Analyzing SHM
Representing and Analyzing SHM
- What Simple Harmonic Motion Is
- Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration in SHM
- Amplitude and Period Relationships
Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
- Mechanical Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
- Where the Energy Is During the Motion
- How Amplitude Affects Total Energy
Notes
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