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Unit 3 -  Oscillations 

Unit 3 - Oscillations​

Physics Background

To review physics laws on mechanics, please check out  OpenStax texbook.
  • University Physics Volume 1
​​Here are important Chapters:
  • 3.4 Motion with Constant Acceleration
  • ​3.5 Free Fall
  • ​5.1 Simple Harmonic Motion
  • ​15.2 Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

Pre-lab Week 6

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Lab 3A : Vertical mass spring

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Lab 3B : Damped oscillations

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Post-lab Week 6

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Pre-lab Week 7

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Lab 3C : Energy in oscillations

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Project Proposal

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Lab 3D : Physical pendulum

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Post-lab Week 7

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Unit 3 report

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edited Jan 19, 2023 by Javier Carmona
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