AP®︎ Physics 1: Topic 7.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 7.1 of AP Physics 1 – Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).
Questions List
Topic 7.1
Question 1 Easy
What is the direction of the force exerted by the spring on the block at the instant it is released?
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Topic 7.1: Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Learning Objective: 7.1.A
Describe simple harmonic motion.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.1
Simple harmonic motion is a special case of periodic motion.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.2
SHM results when the magnitude of the restoring force exerted on an object is proportional to that object’s displacement from its equilibrium position. Derived equation:
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.2.i
A restoring force is a force that is exerted in a direction opposite to the object’s displacement from an equilibrium position.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.2.ii
An equilibrium position is a location at which the net force exerted on an object or system is zero.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.2.iii
The motion of a pendulum with a small angular displacement can be modeled as simple harmonic motion because the restoring torque is proportional to the angular displacement.
