Simple Harmonic Motion - General Physics

Explore the fundamentals of Simple Harmonic Motion in this comprehensive 31-minute physics lesson. Delve into the sinusoidal equations for position, velocity, and acceleration of objects undergoing simple harmonic motion. Learn to identify amplitude and frequency factors from equations, and use them to determine oscillation frequency, period, maximum velocity, and maximum acceleration. Discover the relationships between frequency factors and spring constants, mass for spring systems, and gravity and length for pendulums. Conclude with solved practice problems to reinforce your understanding of simple harmonic motion concepts.

Lesson Introduction
Introduction to Simple Harmonic Motion
Position Function for Simple Harmonic Motion x=Acoswt
Velocity and Acceleration Functions for Simple Harmonic Motion
Frequency, Period, and Frequency Factor for Simple Harmonic Motion
Frequency Factor for Springs and Pendulums
Simple Harmonic Motion Practice Problems Solved