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Classical Mechanics: Pendulum in Polar Coordinates - Python Modeling

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Overview

Explore the motion of a pendulum using polar coordinates in this comprehensive physics tutorial. Delve into the classical mechanics of pendulum motion, learning how to simplify the problem by switching to polar coordinates. Discover the process of deriving Newton's second law in polar coordinates and apply it to model pendulum behavior. Gain practical experience by examining the accompanying Python code, which demonstrates the concepts covered. This video is part of a broader classical mechanics series, offering a deep dive into fundamental physics principles and their mathematical representations.

Syllabus

Classical Mechanics: Pendulum in Polar Coordinates (plus Python)

Taught by

Dot Physics

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