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Pendulum Dynamics in Phase Space - Damped Driven Pendulum Simulation

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Overview

Explore the fascinating behavior of a damped driven pendulum through a phase space plot in this 22-minute video tutorial. Dive into the world of physics simulations as you learn to visualize complex pendulum motion. Follow along with the provided code, created in VPython, to recreate the simulation and experiment with various parameters. Discover how initial speed, damping coefficients, and periodic pushing affect the pendulum's behavior. Gain insights into concepts such as transparency, modulus, and creating visually appealing representations of physical phenomena. Engage with the Let's Code Physics community on social media platforms to further discuss and explore the intricacies of pendulum dynamics.

Syllabus

Intro
Initial Speed
Damping
Period
Graph
Damping coefficient
Transparency
Periodic Push
Modulus
Push
Create

Taught by

Let's Code Physics

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