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Is 1 cycle the same as 1 oscillation?
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion where an object moves back and forth around a central equilibrium point with a constant frequency. This type of motion is observed in many systems, such as a pendulum or a mass on a spring.
The frequency of simple harmonic motion is measured in cycles per second, also known as Hertz (Hz). This refers to the number of oscillations or back-and-forth movements that occur in one second.
1 cycle is equivalent to 1 oscillation in simple harmonic motion. This means that the object completes one full back-and-forth movement, starting and ending at the same point, in 1 cycle.
The period of simple harmonic motion is the time it takes for one full cycle to occur. It is calculated by dividing 1 second by the frequency in Hz, or by using the equation T = 1/f, where T is the period and f is the frequency.
The frequency of simple harmonic motion is affected by the mass of the object, the stiffness of the spring, and the amplitude of the motion. Increasing the mass or stiffness will decrease the frequency, while increasing the amplitude will increase the frequency.