Solving Simple Harmonic Motion: Identifying Relevant Parameters

[Caraniah]

In graphs of SHM, it says that "identify and use relevant parameters from the following graphs"

1. displacement-time

My question is, what it meant by "relevant parameters"?

 

[Topher925]

I believe they are referring to the minimum amount of parameters that are required to describe the wave. Those would be: frequency, wavelength or speed, amplitude, and phase shift.

 

[astrokreng]

Relevant parameters in the context of simple harmonic motion (SHM) refer to the variables that are necessary to fully describe the motion of the system. These parameters include the amplitude, period, frequency, and phase of the oscillation. In the displacement-time graph, the relevant parameters would be the amplitude, which is the maximum displacement from equilibrium, and the period, which is the time it takes for one complete cycle of oscillation. These parameters are important in understanding the behavior and characteristics of the SHM system. Other relevant parameters may also include the equilibrium position and the initial displacement of the system. Identifying and using these relevant parameters can help in analyzing and solving problems related to SHM.