Lecture Topics
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* Energy conservation
* Damped harmonic oscillators
* Small angle approximation
Lecture Video: Damped Free Oscillators
A more realistic physical system, a damped oscillator, is introduced in this lecture. Prof. Lee shows the mathematical solutions actually match the behavior of physical systems. He also does an in-class demo to compare damped and undamped oscillators.
Lecture Notes
Typed Notes for Lecture 2 (PDF)
Handwritten Notes for Lecture 2 (PDF - 2MB)
Textbook Reading
Chapter 2: Forced Oscillation and Resonance (PDF - 1.3MB)
In-class Demonstrations
| HOW IT’S DONE | SEE IT IN THE LECTURE |
|---|---|
| Oscillating Steel Ball on a Track | , , and |
| Physical Pendulum | |
| Damped and Undamped Masses on a Spring | , , , , and |
| Driven Torsional Balance Oscillator |
Related Resources
Demonstration: Air Cart Between Springs by TSG@MIT Physics