5. Energy in Oscillatory Systems

Learning Outcomes
  • I can explain how energy changes during SHM.
  • I can identify positions of maximum kinetic and potential energy.
  • I can describe conservation of mechanical energy in oscillating systems.
  • I can calculate energy in spring and pendulum systems.
  • I can analyze energy transformations occurring during oscillations.

Key Topics:
  • Types of damping: Light, critical, and heavy damping.
  • Energy loss and amplitude reduction over time.