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Chapter 11 vocab

TermDefinition
pendulum A mass hung from a fixed support so that it is able to swing freely under the influence of gravity.
cycle any complete round or series of occurrences that repeats or is repeated.
frequency the number of periods or regularly occurring events of any given kind in unit of time, usually in one second.
amplitude the absolute value of the maximum displacement from a zero value during one period of an oscillation.
period The duration of one cycle of a regularly recurring action or event.
oscillator a circuit or instrument for producing an alternating current or voltage of a required frequency
damping a decreasing of the amplitude of an electrical or mechanical wave
linear motion the motion of an object in a single direction.
harmonic motion periodic motion consisting of one or more vibratory motions that are symmetric about a region of equilibrium, as the motion of a vibrating string of a musical instrument.
hertz The SI derived unit used to measure the frequency of vibrations and waves, such as sound waves and electromagnetic waves. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
phase The SI derived unit used to measure the frequency of vibrations and waves, such as sound waves and electromagnetic waves. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
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