x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ). A is the amplitude of the oscillation, i.e. the maximum displacement of the object from equilibrium, either in the positive or negative x-direction. Does oscillation depend on amplitude? The frequency of oscillation does not depend on the amplitude. … Examples: Mass attached to aRead More →

If you’ve ever had trouble making up your mind about something, you probably know what it feels like to oscillate — back and forth from one decision and to another and then back again. What does the word oscillation or oscillate mean? Oscillation is from the Latin word oscillare forRead More →