AQA A level Physics Further Mechanics Introduction to Simple Harmonic Motion

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification:

3.6.1.2 Simple harmonic motion (SHM) (A-level only)
Analysis of characteristics of simple harmonic motion (SHM).
Condition for SHM: a ∝ -x
Graphical representations linking the variations of x, v and a with time.
Appreciation that the v-t graph is derived from the gradient of the x-t graph and that the a-t graph is derived from the gradient of the v-t graph.
Graphical representations of velocity and acceleration with displacement.
3.6.1.3 Simple harmonic systems (A-level only)
Variation of Ek, Ep, and total energy with both displacement and time.

The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.