Physics Course/Oscillation
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[edit] Oscillation
Oscillation refers to any Periodic Motion moving at a distance about the equilibrium position and repeat itself over and over for a period of time . Example The Oscillation up and down of a Spring , The Oscillation side by side of a Spring. The Oscillation swinging side by side of a pendulum
[edit] Spring's Oscillation
[edit] Up and down Oscillation
When apply a force on an object of mass attach to a spring . The spring will move a distance y above and below the equilibrium point and this movement keeps on repeating itself for a period of time . The movement up and down of spring for a period of time is called Oscillation
Any force acting on an object can be expressed in a differential equation
Equilibrium is reached when
- F = - Fy




- y = ASinωt
[edit] Side by Side Oscillation of Spring
When apply a force on an object of mass attach to a spring . The spring will move a distance x above and below the equilibrium point and this movement keeps on repeating itself for a period of time . The movement up and down of spring for a period of time is called Oscillation
Any force acting on an object can be expressed in a differential equation
Equilibrium is reached when
- F = - Fx




- y = ASinωt
[edit] Swinging Oscillation from site to site of Pendulum
When there is a force acting on a pendulum. The pendulum will swing from side to side for a certain period of time . This type of movement is called oscillation
[edit] Summary
- Oscillation is a periodic motion
- Oscillation can be thought as a Sinusoidal Wave
- Oscillation can be expressed by a mathematic 2nd order differential equation
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Oscillation Picture Force Acceleration Distance travel Time Travelled Spring Oscillation When there is a force acting on a spring . The spring goes into an up and down motion for a certain period of time . This type of movement is called oscillation ma = − ky 







Pendulum Oscillation When there is a force acting on a pendulum. The pendulum will swing from side to side for a certain period of time . This type of movement is called oscillation mg = − ly 











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