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AP Physics C - Oscillatory Motion

Many systems in nature exhibit motion that periodically repeats itself. A special type of periodic motion is Simple Harmonic motion, which can be used to describe the motion of pendulums and mass-spring systems.

Oscillatory Motion Video Lessons

Harmonic Motion (Mechanical Universe, Episode 16)
Resonance (Mechanical Universe, Episode 17)
Waves (Mechanical Universe, Episode 18)

Multiple-Choice Practice Problems

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