Simple Harmonic Motion: Crash Course Physics #16

Bridges... bridges, bridges, bridges. We talk a lot about bridges in physics. Why? Because there is A LOT of practical physics that can be learned from the planning and construction of them. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about a particular mistake made in engineering the Millennium Bridge which allows us to talk about simple harmonic motion.

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[slyrooster]

LOL "simple" harmonic motion I remember doing this in highschool, it was hard AF. Then engineering came and made me wish I was back in high school physics

[DWchan]

D: this all sounds like really interesting stuff, I wish I understood it.

[nissenlam]

The death eaters also made the bridge swing even worse.

[emlmm]

Great video as always. I know some people are complaining about the speed of these videos, but I actually think it's great to have such an option. For people who learn better through longwinded explanations, they can watch khan academy, and people who learn better through quick and snappy explanations can come here. The great thing about the internet and the technological age is that there has never been a more customizable learning experience. There's something for everyone. Oh and unlike crash course organic chemistry, which barely helped me at all in my first semester of ochem, _this_ series actually will get you through calculus based-physics 1 and 2 in college. I love that you aren't afraid of alienating the fans by actually getting into the technical aspects, and believe that the experience and educational value of these videos has benefited profoundly for it. Keep it up!

[Tina-cels]

I love the way the period is derived, no calculus required.

[leophoenixmusic]

8:25 “today learned about *basically everything in SHM* in the space of about 5 seconds”

[mangotangochick]

I honestly loved this so much. I missed a few lessons at school on simple harmonic motion and for physics I like to see how the ideas connect and don't really like just being thrown a bunch of equations and being expected to use them with no context at all. Loved this. Related all the equations beautifully + increased my appreciation for physics xox

[kolbeowen]

I love how fast she talks. I can understand better than slow boring talking.

[skreegoorb]

The equation animations are marvelous. Thanks for the video.

[StewartTylerMay]

It's awesome how all this correlates to musical frequencies--amplitude, resonance, oscillation. I can't wait to see your upcoming episodes on waves.

[saun_sa]

imagine this person in her childhood answering teacher's questions

[jlou]

That graph comparing the simple harmonic motion of the spring with the reference circle clears everything up for me!!!!

[reginawong]

The pace is too fast for someone new to the channel but once you are used to it, you'll find it just right! I loved he videos and it's always been helping me with my Physics!

[ayushijain]

Excellent, damn useful for quick revision without having to read the whole chapter all over. Sticks to its name 'crash course'. Thanks!

[Carrot]

I wish I had this episode when studying for my final high school physics exam last year, crash course is incredible.

[mattwaelder]

the pace of these seem a bit fast, even for someone familiar with basic physical properties

[yourroyalhighness]

Can't we take a moment and notice that this lady is very intelligent to be able to teach all of these physics episodes?

[eliebarbar]

Physics 220 final in about 12 hours and you're saving my life right now

[kascallinicharles]

thank you so much for creating this course, as a student I have been struggling with physics for several years of my study. But these impressive work just brought physics home to me. Again, I appreciate the efforts the team has pour into this, love your work. Keep it up!