Code Number: 3A40.35

Demo Title: SHM and Rotational Motion - Video

Condition: Fair

Principle: Comparison of SHM and Rotational Motion

Area of Study: Acoustics

Equipment:

SHM to rotational motion video - old Ealing film loops and similar examples can now be found on Youtube.

Linear SHM vs Uniform Circular Motion

Procedure: Play the video which shows how rotational motion can be thought of as simple harmonic motion.

References:

Frank G. Karioris, "Simple Harmonic Motion: A Noncalculus Derivation", TPT, Vol. 15, # 1, Jan. 1977, p. 42.
Video: "S.H.M. Compared to Rotational Motion".

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3A40.35 - SHM and Rotational Motion - Video

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