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Analyse mass-spring and pendulum systems as SHM examples.
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Periodic motion
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Simple harmonic systems
Aqa A Level PhysicsFurther mechanics and thermal physics
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Analyse mass-spring and pendulum systems as SHM examples
- This point belongs to Periodic motion, especially Simple harmonic systems.
- You need to be able to analyse mass-spring and pendulum systems as SHM examples.
- The key ideas to know are pendulum.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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pendulum
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