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Chapter 11 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |