Physics A-Level
Graphs of x, v and a against time
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They share the same period, with v maximum at equilibrium and zero at maximum displacement, and a maximum at maximum displacement and zero at equilibrium.
Topics that use Graphs of x, v and a against time
- Simple harmonic motion (SHM) (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Angular frequency
- Graphical interpretation of gradients
- Phase relationships in simple harmonic motion
- Restoring force and acceleration towards equilibrium
- Simple harmonic motion
- Phase relationship
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