Phase and amplitude

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   The amplitude A is the

   Choices

   1. Time per cycle
   2. Maximum displacement
   3. Total energy

   Correct choice

   Maximum displacement

2. Question

   The phase of the motion is

   Choices

   1. Just phi
   2. Just omega
   3. omega t plus phi

   Correct choice

   omega t plus phi

3. Question

   Phi on its own is called the

   Choices

   1. Phase constant
   2. Amplitude
   3. Period

   Correct choice

   Phase constant

4. Question

   Displacement in SHM is measured from the

   Choices

   1. Ceiling
   2. Equilibrium position
   3. Starting corner

   Correct choice

   Equilibrium position

Instructions

Tap the chip that answers each prompt.

Explanation