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Chapter 11 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Pendulum | an object that has harmonic motion by moving back and forth over and over again |
Cycle | a unit of motion that repeats over and over. |
Frequency | the number of cycles it makes per second |
Amplitude | describes how big the cycle is |
Period | the time for one cycle |
Oscillator | a system that shows harmonic motion |
Damping | describes the gradual loss of amplitude of an oscillator |
Linear Motion | motion that goes from one place to another |
Harmonic Motion | motion that repeats over and over |
Hertz | unit of one cycle per second |
Phase | where the oscillator is in the cycle |