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Water Wave

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Microscope

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Imagine a kid on a swing - they go forward, then backward, and then forward again in a continuous pattern. This repetitive or <code>periodic motion</code> is the very soul of oscillations!

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	<li>Setup: A mass dangling from a spring with a little card attached to it (See Figure 3(a)).</li>
	<li>Motion Sensor: Helps in drawing a graph of how the mass moves over time (Check out Figure 3(b)).
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<ul>
	<li>Your heart goes &quot;thump-thump&quot; at a certain rhythm. An electrocardiograph can show this rhythm.</li>
	<li>A heart beating 65 times in a minute has a frequency of \(\frac {65}{60}\)=1.08 Hz.</li>
	<li>Meaning, the time between two &quot;thumps&quot; is roughly 0.92 seconds! Cool, right?</li>
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Ever dreamt of being a scientist? Here&#39;s your chance! Let&#39;s study how a mass bounces on a spring:

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	<li>Instructions

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		<li>The Apparatus: Set it up as in Figure 3(a). Make sure it&#39;s away from other stuff to avoid disturbances.</li>
		<li>Start the Dance: Displace the mass vertically and release. Watch it boogie!</li>
		<li>Data Logger: Set it to start recording when the mass hits a certain displacement.</li>
		<li>Graph Time: Use software to show displacement, velocity, and acceleration over time.</li>
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	<li>The Investigation
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		<li>Spring&#39;s Power (k) &amp; Mass (m): See how changing these affects the time period, T.</li>
		<li>Tips: Double the mass. Or even quadruple it! Also, try joining springs differently (Hint: Check page 58 for spring arrangements).</li>
		<li>Expand the Fun: Try the same with a simple pendulum (a mass swinging side-to-side on a string).</li>
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Remember - Understanding oscillations is like understanding the rhythm of nature. Everything, from the swing in the park to the ticking of a clock, has this rhythm. So, the next time you see something swinging, bouncing, or oscillating, you&#39;ll know the science behind its dance! 🎶🔬🎉

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	<li>Equilibrium Position: The &quot;chill spot&quot; where the mass likes to hang when it&#39;s not being disturbed.</li>
	<li>Displacement (x): Where the mass is at any moment. Think of it like this - if the mass is above its chill spot, x is positive. If it&#39;s below, x is negative.</li>
	<li>Amplitude (x0): The max distance our mass moves away from its chill spot. It&#39;s like the highest point the kid reaches on the swing.</li>
	<li>One Complete Cycle: Imagine starting the swing from a standstill, going forward, then backward, and coming back to the starting point. That&#39;s one cycle! For our mass-spring system, the mass has to go all the way down and then come back up for one cycle.</li>
	<li>Time Period (T): The time it takes for one full swing (or cycle).</li>
	<li>Frequency (f): How many cycles in just one second! The formula is f = \(\frac 1T\)​. It&#39;s measured in hertz (Hz).</li>
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Theme C - Wave Behaviour

Understanding Periodic Motion: From Basics To Application

Table of content

What's this 'periodic motion'?

Experiment time 🧪 - the mass-spring boogie

Making it relatable 🤔 - the human heartbeat ❤️

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Theme C - Wave Behaviour

Understanding Periodic Motion: From Basics To Application

Table of content

What's this 'periodic motion'?

Experiment time 🧪 - the mass-spring boogie

Making it relatable 🤔 - the human heartbeat ❤️

Unlock the Full Content!