Simple Harmonic Motion Made Easy | AP Physics 1 - Unit 7 Lesson 1

Struggling with Simple Harmonic Motion in AP Physics 1?
This complete Unit 7 Lesson 1 walkthrough explains oscillations, restoring force, equilibrium position, amplitude, period, and angular frequency in a clear, step-by-step way.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

What Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) really is
The key requirement of restoring force toward equilibrium
Real-world SHM examples (springs, pendulums, marble in a bowl)
How to read position vs time graphs
How to calculate amplitude, period, and angular frequency (ω)
Why SHM follows sine and cosine functions
How SHM connects to work, energy, and oscillatory motion

This video is perfect for:
✅ AP Physics 1 students
✅ Exam & test preparation
✅ Conceptual understanding (not just formulas)
✅ Anyone learning oscillations and SHM for the first time

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Oscillations & Simple Harmonic Motion
00:23 What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?
01:35 AP Physics Example: Marble in a Bowl
03: 20 Understanding Amplitude, Angular Frequency & Phase Shift
05:38 Position, Velocity & Acceleration in SHM
05:48 Energy Conservation in Simple Harmonic Motion
06:22 Example: Reading a Position vs Time Graph
08:18 Final Message

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