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Quick questions on Simple harmonic motion: SHM equations, energy, damping and resonance - OCR A-Level Physics A

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State the defining condition for simple harmonic motion. [2 marks]
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An object in SHM has amplitude 0.050 m0.050\ \text{m} and angular frequency 10 rad s110\ \text{rad s}^{-1}. Find its maximum speed. [2 marks]
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Explain what is meant by resonance. [2 marks]

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