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Before diving into any complicated equations and concepts, it is important to first define key words that
will be used throughout this site:
Oscillatory motion: repetitive
back-and-forth movement about an equilibrium position (ex. a swinging motion, vibrations)
Oscillator: systems or objects that
undergo oscillatory motion (ex. a pendulum)
Sinusoidal Oscillation: a property of
simple harmonic motion that describes it as continuous, periodic movement
Because SHM is based on trigonometric functions, it is important to have a basic understanding of sine and
cosine functions also.
Trigonometry Review
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