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Harmonic Motion
10
Science
Not Applicable
01/24/2005

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Term
amplitude
Definition
the maximun distance from the average in harmonic motion; amplitude is often a distance or an angle.
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cycle
Definition
a unit of motion that repeats over and over
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frequency
Definition
in harmonics, the number of cycles an oscillator makes per second
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harmonic motion
Definition
motion that repeats itself
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hertz
Definition
the unit of one cycle per second used to measure frequency; the abbreviation (Hz)
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oscillator
Definition
a system that shows harmonic motion
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period
Definition
the time for one cycle
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periodic motion
Definition
cycles of motion that repeat over and over again, the same as harmonic motion
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phase
Definition
refers to where an oscillator is in its cycle
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system
Definition
a collection of matter and processes that occur in a certain space and can be studied; systems can be opened and closed
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