Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Measurement of Time In this article, we shall study techniques of measurement of time. Time is the interval between two events. The study and science of time measurement is called chronometry or horology. Chronology, as opposed to chronometry, is the science of arranging events in their order or sequence […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > The Vibration of Vertical Spring In this article, we shall study the vibration of vertical spring, when a mass is attached to it. Oscillation of Mass Due to a Vertical Spring: Let us consider light and elastic spring of length L suspended vertically from a rigid […]
In this article, we shall study to solve numerical problems based on simple pendulum. Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Numerical Problems on a Simple Pendulum Example – 01: The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is 1.2 sec.in a place where g= 9.8m/s2. How long is the bob below the […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Theory of Simple Pendulum In this article, we shall study a concept of a simple pendulum, its characteristics. We shall also derive an expression for the period of a simple pendulum. A simple pendulum consists of a point mass suspended from a perfectly rigid support by […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Composition of Two SHM In this article, we shall study the composition of two SHM. Sometimes particle is acted upon by two or more linear SHMs. In such a case, the resultant motion of the body depends on the periods, paths and the relative phase angles […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Numerical Problems on Energy of Particle Performing S.H.M. In this article, we shall study to solve numerical problems to calculate potential energy, kinetic energy, and total energy of particle performing S.H.M. Example – 01: A particle of mass 10 g performs S.H. M. of amplitude 10 […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > The Energy of Particle Performing S.H.M. In this article, we shall study the concept and expression of the total energy of a particle performing S.H.M. and its constituents. Kintetic Energy of Particle Performing Linear S.H.M.: Consider a particle of mass ‘m’ which is performing linear S.H.M. […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Graphical Representation of S.H.M. In this article, we shall study graphical representation of S.H.M. i.e. variation in displacement, velocity, and acceleration with time for a body performing S.H.M. starting from a) the mean position and b) from the extreme position. Graphical Representation of Linear S.H.M. of […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Numerical Problems on Maximum Velocity and Maximum Acceleration. Example – 1: a particle executing simple harmonic motion has a period of 6 s and its maximum velocity during oscillations is 6.28 cm/s. Find the time taken by it to describe a distance of 3 cm from […]
Science > Physics > Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion > Numerical Problems on Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration of Particle Performing S.H.M. in this article, we shall study to calculate the initial phase, displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a body performing S.H.M. Example – 1: A particle performs a linear S.H.M along a path 10 cm long. […]