Overview
Explore the fundamentals of oscillatory motion in this 2-hour physics lecture from the "Physics 4A in 30 Lectures" series by CoA Physics. Begin with a comprehensive introduction to oscillations before diving into the Simple Harmonic Oscillator (SHO) equation of motion and its mathematical solutions. Learn essential SHO parameters and vocabulary that form the foundation of oscillatory physics. The lecture concludes by examining how a simple pendulum can be analyzed as a Simple Harmonic Oscillator, demonstrating practical applications of these theoretical concepts.
Syllabus
00:00:00 - Lecture 23 Intro
00:02:07 - Introduction to Oscillations
00:30:30 - Simple Harmonic Oscillator SHO Equation of Motion
00:47:02 - Solving SHO Equation of Motion
01:13:32 - SHO Parameters and Vocabulary
01:32:36 - Simple Pendulum as SHO
Taught by
CoA Physics