Simple harmonic motion — A/L Combined Mathematics

What should I read on Simple harmonic motion?

Work through these in order. Resources in English.

1. 1. Start here · Explanation
   Khan Academy AP Physics 1 — SHM Differential Equation (d2x/dt2 = -w2 x)

   This link opens the whole course, not a page on this topic. It follows its publisher's own syllabus, not the NIE syllabus.

   Free lessons with short videos and practice exercises. Use it to learn the idea step by step before you attempt exam questions.

   Source: Khan Academy — AP College Physics 1
2. 2. Then · Interactive tool
   PhET Masses and Springs Simulation — Simple Harmonic Motion Dynamics

   Free interactive simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. Use it to change one variable at a time and see what happens.

   Source: PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder

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Where does Simple harmonic motion fit in the syllabus?

Year 2 · Term 3