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CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 5(e)(i)

A mass of 0.5 kg is attached to a string of length 2.0 m. It is whirled in a horizontal circle at a speed of 5 m/s.

Calculate the period of oscillation for the mass.

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  1. 5(a)Define the term 'simple harmonic motion' (SHM).[2 marks]
  2. 5(b)Write the mathematical expression relating acceleration, a, to displacement, x, in simple harmonic motion.[2 marks]
  3. 5(c)Describe the interchange of the kinetic energy and potential energy of an oscillating system during simple harmonic motion.[3 marks]
  4. 5(b)(i)Sketch a diagram to represent the arrangement described in the scenario above showing ALL the forces acting and ALL the distances described.[4 marks]
  5. 5(b)(ii)Calculate the frictional force between the ladder and the ground.[5 marks]
  6. 5(e)(ii)Determine the period of the resulting SHM.[2 marks]

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