Additional Learning Tools and Resources
Watching a presentation is a passive activity. Getting information is important ... but its not the destination or end point. Now that you've watched the video, it's time to do something with the information you've heard. It's time to act on it. The resources below provide an opportunity to do this. We encourage learners to solidify their learning through the use of one or more of the following resources.
Concept Builders: Vibrational Motion, Period and Frequency of a Pendulum
Students love Concept Builders! And they help. Here's one on the period of a pendulum. Give it a try!
Concept Builders: Vibrational Motion, Pendulum Motion - Velocity and Force
This Concept Builder provides a great opportunity to put to practice the ideas in the first half of the video. Give yourself the essential check for understanding as the video and Concept Builder were designed to be paired together.
Concept Builders: Vibrational Motion, Energy of a Pendulum
Here is a final Concept Builder that will provide a check of understanding of the concepts of speed and energy. Give it a try and boost your confidence.
Physics Classroom Tutorial: Vibrations and Waves Chapter, Lesson 0 - Pendulum Motion
Our written tutorial pages provide a thorough, easy-to-understand, common-sense approach to Physics topics. This particular page addresses the same topics covered in the video. As such, it makes a great reference for a quick check-up or clarification of an idea.
The Calculator Pad: Vibrations and Waves, Problem Set WM2
The Calculator Pad features practice problems with immediate feedback and links to audio help and tutorial pages. In Problem Set WM2, you must use the period formula on Slide 11 to solve for an unknown. Great practice!