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7.4 Energy in SHM

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Conservation of Energy

In a simple harmonic motion, there are 2 types of energy: kinetic energy and potential energy. For AP Physics 1, this energy in the simple harmonic motion will stay constant, therefore conserving mechanical energy.

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  1. 7.1What is Simple Harmonic Motion?Preview lesson
  2. 7.2Period in SHMPreview lesson
  3. 7.3Displacement in SHMPreview lesson
  4. 7.4Energy in SHMThis lesson

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