In simple harmonic motion (SHM), energy changes from one form to another. Let’s break it down:
Potential Energy: Imagine you're at the highest point of a swing. Here, the swing has a lot of potential energy. This is because it could fall down, and we can think of it as "stored energy."
Kinetic Energy: Now, when you swing back down towards the middle, that potential energy turns into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It's how fast you're moving as you swing.
Energy Conservation: As you keep swinging, the total energy stays the same. This means the potential energy and kinetic energy are always changing into each other. It's like a dance, going back and forth as the swing moves.
This back-and-forth energy change creates the smooth, rhythmic motion we see in swings and pendulums!
In simple harmonic motion (SHM), energy changes from one form to another. Let’s break it down:
Potential Energy: Imagine you're at the highest point of a swing. Here, the swing has a lot of potential energy. This is because it could fall down, and we can think of it as "stored energy."
Kinetic Energy: Now, when you swing back down towards the middle, that potential energy turns into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It's how fast you're moving as you swing.
Energy Conservation: As you keep swinging, the total energy stays the same. This means the potential energy and kinetic energy are always changing into each other. It's like a dance, going back and forth as the swing moves.
This back-and-forth energy change creates the smooth, rhythmic motion we see in swings and pendulums!