You have been provided with a metre rule, a clamp, and a set of masses.
(b)i. Explain simple harmonic motion.
ii. Define period and frequency, with respect to a simple harmonic motion.
Precautions:
(b)i. Simple harmonic motion is a motion in which the acceleration is proportional to the displacement from a fixed point and is directed towards the point.
ii. Period is the time taken by an oscillatory body to make one complete oscillation.
Frequency: is the number of complete oscillations performed in one second.
You have been provided with a rectangular glass prism, optical pins, and other necessary apparatus. Using the above diagram as a guide, carry out the following instructions:
(b)i. State Snell's law.
ii. Calculate the critical angle for a water-air interface. [refractive index of water = \(\frac{4}{3}\)]
You are provided with a constantan wire, a 2\(\Omega\) standard resistor, an accumulator E, an ammeter A, a key K, and other necessary apparatus.
(b)i. Explain what is meant by the potential difference between two points in an electric circuit.
ii. State two factors on which the resistance of a resistance wire depends.