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16 lines
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\section{Oscillations}
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This unit develops the mechanics of oscillatory motion about stable equilibrium. We begin with the defining linear restoring-force model for simple harmonic motion (SHM), write its governing differential equation, and connect the motion to sinusoidal solutions, angular frequency, period, and frequency.
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We then apply that framework to spring-mass oscillators, interpret SHM through energy, and finish with pendulum models. In AP Physics C: Mechanics, the pendulum results here are used in the small-angle regime, and the focus remains on undamped, unforced oscillations rather than broader circuit or driven-oscillation extensions.
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\input{concepts/mechanics/u7/m7-1-shm.tex}
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\input{concepts/mechanics/u7/m7-2-spring-oscillator.tex}
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\input{concepts/mechanics/u7/m7-3-shm-energy.tex}
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\input{concepts/mechanics/u7/m7-4-simple-pendulum.tex}
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\input{concepts/mechanics/u7/m7-5-physical-pendulum.tex}
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