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Chapter 11 Vocab
Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pendulum | Body suspended form a fixed point so it can swing back and forth under the influence of gravity. |
| Cycle | The building block of harmonic motion |
| Frequency | Number of cycles an oscillator makes per second |
| Amplitude | Describes how big the cycle is |
| Period | The time for one cycle |
| Oscillator | A system that shows harmonic motion. Ex: Pendulum, mass on a string, a vibrating string. |
| Damping | Gradual loss of amplitude of an oscillator |
| Linear Motion | A motion that goes from one place to another |
| Harmonic Motion | Motion that repeats over and over |
| Hertz | The unit of one cycle per second |
| Phase | Where the oscillator is in the cycle. |