Physics · Theme C: Wave behaviour

C.1 — Simple harmonic motion

Physics · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

Defining SHM
The conditions for SHM, the defining equation a = −ω²x, and the quantities that describe an oscillation.
The period of oscillating systems
The period of a mass–spring system and a simple pendulum, and the energy changes over a cycle.
SHM equations and energy
Phase angle, the displacement/velocity equations, and the quantitative energy of an oscillation.

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