Problem Set 3

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Problem Topics

A diagram features a spring, labeled k, suspended vertically. A pink round circle, labeled m, hangs at the bottom.

Coupled oscillators using two springs
Coupled spring and pendulum
Coupled oscillators using three springs
Driven coupled oscillator

Problem Set and Solutions

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with Prof. Walter Lewin. The most relevant topics for Problem Set 3 are:
- Two coupled oscillators
- Normal modes of two coupled oscillators
- Driven pair of coupled oscillators

Reference Materials

Formula sheet (PDF)

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