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18. Simple Harmonic Motion (cont.) and Introduction to Waves

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For more information about Professor Shankar's book based on the lectures from this course, Fundamentals of Physics: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics, visit http://bit.ly/1jFIqNu.Uploaded 23-09-08Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)This lecture continues the topic of harmonic motions. Problems are introduced and solved to explore various aspects of oscillation. The second half of the lecture is an introduction to the nature and behavior of waves. Both longitudinal and transverse waves are defined and explained.00:00 - Chapter 1. Free Vibration: Oscillation Under F=008:20 - Chapter 2. Initial Conditions at Start of Oscillation18:52 - Chapter 3. Solution to Harmonic Equation under Driving Force30:01 - Chapter 4. Properties of the Oscillating Function, Resonance39:23 - Chapter 5. Complete Solution = Complimentary + Particular Solutions43:40 - Chapter 6. Introduction to Longitudinal and Transverse Waves52:55 - Chapter 7. Derive Wave Equation as Differential Equation01:04:40 - Chapter 8. Solution to Wave EquationComplete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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