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Instructor: Wit Busza

We discuss the role problem solving plays in the scientific method. Then we focus on problems of simple harmonic motion harmonic oscillators with one degree of freedom in which damping (frictional or drag) forces can be ignored.

NOTE: These videos were originally produced as part of a physics course that is no longer available on OCW.

Chapters
0:00:00 Title slate
0:00:27 Why learn about waves and vibrations?
0:01:31 What is the Scientific Method?
0:03:19 Ideal spring example
0:10:27 Oscillations of a bird after landing on a branch (example of a more qualitative understanding of a physical phenomenon).
0:12:53 The LC circuit (charge and current oscillations in an electrical circuit).
0:24:17 Motion of a mass hanging from a spring (a simple example of the scientific method in action).
0:25:07 Oscillation of a hanging ruler pivoted at one end (example of SHM of a rigid body—problem involves the understanding of angular motion, torques and moment of inertia).

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