Crash Course
Simple Harmonic Motion: Crash Course Physics
Bridges... bridges, bridges, bridges. We talk a lot about bridges in Physics. Why? Because there is A LOT of practical physics that can be learned from the planning and construction of them. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini...
Crash Course
Temperature: Crash Course Physics
Bridges. Bridges don't deal well with temperature changes. In order to combat this, engineers have come up with some work arounds that allow bridges to flex as they expand or contract. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks...
Bozeman Science
Simple Harmonic Motion
In this video Paul Andersen explains how simple harmonic motion occurs when a restoring force returns an object toward equilibrium. The two types of harmonic motion studied in AP Physics are the mass spring oscillator and the simple...
Catalyst University
Quantum Harmonic Oscillator: Theory and Example Problem #1
Quantum Harmonic Oscillator: Theory and Example Problem #1
Virtually Passed
Spring Mass system Proof
A mass that is connected to a spring will undergo simple harmonic motion. This means it's Equation of Motion is x = A sin (w_n t + phi_1) where w_n = (k/m)^1/2 Note that w_n is the frequency of oscillation (rad/s) when there is NO...
Mazz Media
Math Characteristics of Simple Harmonic
This video reviews what harmonic motion is then provides definitions of all the components of the wave. Real world examples of simple harmonic motion are shown. Students will learn how to calculate frequency using a pendulum and a spring.
TED-Ed
What’s a Squillo, and Why Do Opera Singers Need It?
Squillo, squillo, squillo! Opera audiences would not be able to hear the arias in The Marriage of Figaro, or any other opera for that matter, without the aid of the squillo. A short video explores the techniques opera singers use to...
Crash Course
The Physics of Music: Crash Course Physics #19
What do waves and music have in common? It turns out they are one in the same! By applying important concepts from previous lessons in the Crash Course series, the 19th video explains the physics of music. The presenter breaks down the...
Crash Course
Simple Harmonic Motion: Crash Course Physics #16
Create a harmonious learning environment! The 16th installment of a Crash Course physics series explores the characteristics of simple harmonic motion. The presenter explains the key characteristics of the periodic trigonometric functions.
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1: Simple Harmonic Motion Review
Does your class feel unprepared for the upcoming exam? Use this video to review the simple harmonic motion concepts that will appear on the AP Physics exam. While maintaining interest and a fast pace, the presenter not only reviews...
Curated OER
Pendulums
Pendulums are simple, yet engaging demonstrations of harmonic motion. Dr. Carlson uses a very large example of a pendulum: a bowling ball on a string hanging from the ceiling! Learn from Dr. Carlson how you can teach about the strength...
DoodleScience
Simple Harmonic Motion
This short video covers simple harmonic motion, focusing on pendulums. It is the fifth in a series of six videos that make for a nice Physics review.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oscillations, Mechanical Waves, and Sound: Simple Harmonic Motion
A collection of videos covering back and forth motion called oscillatory motion. These videos will specifically look at the topic of simple harmonic motion which is a special class of oscillatory motion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oscillatory Motion: Introduction to Harmonic Motion
A video lecture exploring how a spring moves over time in harmonic motion. Video briefly discusses the equations to evaluate this movement. [10:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oscillatory Motion: Harmonic Motion Part 2
Examine harmonic motion by using your knowledge of calculus with this video. [9:45]
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Analysis of Simple Harmonic Oscillator in a Single Video Clip
A video clip of a glider on a low-friction air track can be used to analyze many aspects of simple harmonic motion. This clip includes graphs that are synchronized to the motion that show position vs time, velocity vs time, and...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Simple Harmonic Motion
In the following video Paul Andersen explains how simple harmonic motion occurs when a restoring force returns an object toward equilibrium. The two types of harmonic motion studied in AP Physics are the mass spring oscillator and the...
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #16: Simple Harmonic Motion
Bridges, bridges, bridges, bridges. We talk a lot about bridges in Physics. Why? Because there is A LOT of practical physics that can be learned from the planning and construction of them. In this video episode of Crash Course Physics,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Harmonic Motion: Introduction to Harmonic Motion
Video lecture explains the intuition behind the motion of a mass on a spring (some calculus near the end). [10:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Harmonic Motion: Harmonic Motion Part 3 (No Calculus)
Video lecture explores how to figure out the period, frequency, and amplitude of the harmonic motion of a mass attached to a spring. [9:44]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Harmonic Motion: Harmonic Motion Part 2 (Calculus)
We test whether Acos(wt) can describe the motion of the mass on a spring by substituting into the differential equation F=-kx. [9:46]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Definition of Amplitude and Period
A video reviewing over the terms amplitude and period for simple harmonic motion and shows how to find them on a graph. [10:00]