Living Physics Portal: Living Physics 15

Abstract: This chapter provides a careful introduction to the mathematical description of the oscillation of a single object. It starts with a simple mass on a spring, building a good understanding of the math of simple harmonic motion. It then extends this treatment to more complex situations: (1) the hanging mass on a spring, (2) the pendulum, (3) the damped and driven oscillator. Our treatment illustrates the fundamental themes in the course, including modeling, blending physical concepts with math, and synthesis — using different viewpoints (force and energy) to gain insights.

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Authors:

Edward Redish (he/him)

University of Maryland, College Park

Ginny Redish

Self

NEXUS Physics

Living Physics Portal Team

TOPICS

Physics Topics:

Oscillations & Waves > Oscillations > Damped Oscillators, Driven Mechanical Resonance, Hooke's Law, Pendula, Simple Harmonic Motion, Springs and Oscillators

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Locomotion and Gait

Human and Animal Physiology > Hearing > Healthy Hearing

Chemistry Topics:

None

Math Topics:

Algebra; Differential Calculus; Exponentials and Logarithms; Geometry; Graphical Analysis; Trigonometry

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