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Periodic functions

A function that repeats itself after a fixed period ( regular intervals) is called a periodic function. They behave cyclically over a specific time interval. The most straightforward example is trigonometric functions that repeat after the completion of 2π radians; they are periodic functions. This concept of periodic functions is used in physics while studying […]

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Periodic Motion

Definition of periodic motion A body is said to exhibit a periodic motion when its motion on a definite path is repeated continuously within a specific time interval. The time interval after which the body’s motion is recurrent is called the time period. The universe is full of movements that continuously repeat themselves in patterns.

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The Geometrical Interpretation Of Simple Harmonic Motion

Periodic motion is any motion that repeats itself within a regular interval, and the duration after which the motion repeats is called its time period. The journey of planets in the solar system and the action of a pump inside a cylinder are two examples of periodic motion around us. Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is

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Spring-Mass System

A block suspended to a spring is termed as a spring-mass system. To obtain a spring-mass system, we consider a mass m. It is assumed that the mass slides along a surface without facing friction. The spring is suspended from a wall by one end. The mass is then suspended from the free end of

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Simple Harmonic Motion

We see different types of movements every day. For example, the movement of the hands of a clock, the movement of the wheels of a car etc. Have you ever noticed that these types of movements are repeated? Well, these movements are periodic in nature, and such kind of periodic motion is simple harmonic motion.

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Relation Between Phase and Frequency

In physics, simple harmonic motion is the repetitive movement between an object’s initial and final positions through an equilibrium. The force responsible for the motion is always directed to the equilibrium spot and is equal to the distance from it. The mathematical expression for harmonic motion is F= -kx, where F indicates the force, x

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Phase Difference and Path Difference

Introduction The phase difference between conductors in a three-phase system is one-third of a cycle. Current distribution in the inductor is controlled by capacitance from the coil to the outside world, which results in a phase difference in current at each end. The phase difference between two sinusoids or phasors is the change in phase

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Periodic Function

A ‘Periodic Function’ is a function that repeats itself in regular intervals or periods. Let’s take an example of a lyrical song or the heartbeat; it redoes the same action on an equal beat. If we see the graphical representation of a periodic function, it looks like a single pattern is being repeated over uniform

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Period, Frequency and Displacement as a function of time

The manner that various bodies move can be used to classify their motion. A car, for example, is considered to be in linear motion if it is traveling down a straight road. The earth revolves around the sun in a circular motion. All of these movements are referred to as periodic motions. f= I/T is

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Harmonic Motion

A body is said to exhibit periodic motion, when its motion on a definite path is repeated continuously within a specific interval of time. If the body exhibiting periodic motion moves to and fro with respect to a fixed equilibrium position, along the same path, then the body possesses oscillatory motion.   An oscillatory motion for

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