Equations for Simple Harmonic Motion

Learning Objectives

  • Use the equation of motion of position of displacement from equilibrium to determine the velocity and the acceleration as a function of time.
  • Explain how the displacement, velocity and acceleration relate for a simple harmonic oscillator.
  • Relate the angular frequency [latex]\omega[/latex] of a simple harmonic oscillator to its period [latex]T[/latex] and frequency [latex]f[/latex].