curriculum note
This video refers to oscillations as 'Unit 6.' In the current AP Physics C: Mechanics course, this content is covered in Unit 7 – Oscillations.
covered in this stream
Welcome and Logistics
Practice Problem Prep
Recording and Social Media
Unit Overview: Oscillations
Simple Harmonic Motion Intro
Types of SHM
General SHM Formula
SHM Equation Solution
Position, Velocity, Acceleration
Uniform Circular Motion Reminders
Practice Problem 1: Radius
Practice Problem 2: Speed
Practice Problem 3: Acceleration
Period and Frequency
SHM Oscillator Example
Mass on a Spring
Period for Mass-Spring
Mass-Spring Practice Problem
Restoring Force
Energy in SHM
Potential Energy Equilibrium
Differential Equation for SHM
Horizontal and Vertical Setups
Free Response Example
Springs in Series/Parallel
Pendulums and Period
Pendulum on Another Planet
Pendulum Energy Example
Physical Pendulum Derivation
Period Expression for Pendulum
Wrapping Up and Tips
Next Cram and Trivia
Closing Remarks