AP Physics C - Oscillatory Motion

Video lesson on Simple Harmonic Motion (external link)

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Many systems in nature exhibit motion that periodically repeats itself. A special type of periodic motion is Simple Harmonic motion, which can be used to describe the motion of pendulums and mass-spring systems.

Oscillatory Motion Video Lessons

Simple Harmonic Motion (Monterey)
Hooke's Law, and Pendulums (MIT)
Harmonic Motion (Mechanical Universe)
Simple Harmonic Motion (MIT)
Mass on a Spring (Monterey)
Physical Pendulums (MIT)
Pendulums and Other Oscillations (Monterey)

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