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Example Problems
Listed below is a link to MIT's examples and definitions on physical pendulums and small osciliators.
- https://web.mit.edu/8.01t/www/materials/Presentations/Presentation_W12D2.pdf
- Some good pendulum problems to work through: https://blogs.bu.edu/ggarber/interlace/pendulum/pendulum-problems/
Lecture Material & Videos
- w= sqrt(k/m) for springs where "k" is the spring constant and "m" is mass
- w= sqrt(g/l) for pendulums where "g" is gravity and "l" is length of pendulum
- https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/mechanical-waves-and-sound/h... helps with pendulum equation using an angle
- Physicsclassroom lesson on the motion of mass on a spring - https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-0/Motion-of-a-Mass-on...
- Physics Classroom in-depth overview of pendulum motion - https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-0/Pendulum-Motion
- Here is a good video to explain simple pendulums if you’re confused about how they work! https://youtu.be/r2gnD5NEplY
- This is video describing pendulum velocity, it should help you study for the exam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nNXSV18ec
Fun Videos
- Length of pendulum affects frequency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVkdfJ9PkRQ
- Physics Ball Test Gone Wrong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teqsNtYbJAY
- Helpful introduction by Khan Academy to Pendulums, Oscillations, and Related Equations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPa5IgLgDyQ
- Cool physics phenomenons dealing with pendulums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xp_imnO6WE
- Here is a helpful 'crash course' video on traveling waves! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfYCnOvNnFU
- Here is a fun video on how to make your own dampened oscilator at home:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPbzhxYTioM
Other/Miscellaneous
- Here is an interesting website explaining how pendulum clocks work https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-pendulum-clocks-work.html
- Math behind pendulums website https://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pend.html
- Extra info on pendulums: https://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/sat2/physics/chapter8section5.r...