Waves
Simple harmonic motion links periodic mechanical systems (springs, pendulums) through a single differential equation, while wave motion covers propagation, superposition, beats and the Doppler effect. Entrance papers repeatedly test SHM energy partition and standard wave-formula plug-ins.
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