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Pendulum Simulation - Breaking Simple Harmonic Motion

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of pendulum motion in this 27-minute video that challenges the simple harmonic motion approximation. Dive into the Euler-Cromer Method for more accurate simulations, and witness how small initial amplitudes can quickly deviate from simplified models. Learn to code a pendulum simulation using VPython, with the full source code available for download. Investigate the effects of changing pendulum length and breaking the small angle approximation. Create a reference line for comparison and discover next steps for further exploration. Join the online community to discuss physics concepts and coding techniques.

Syllabus

Introduction
Pendulum Code
Small angle approximation
Period
Decrease Length
Breaking the approximation
Creating a reference line
Next steps

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Let's Code Physics

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