B.4. Forced Vibrations and Resonance (HL)
Resonance is a fascinating phenomenon in Physics. It is the reason we have string and wind instruments, yet also part of the reason earthquakes can be so damaging. It is even part of the reason why you are likely to spill some of your cup of tea when walking. The latter was the recipient of an Ig Nobel award in Fluid Dynamics back in 2012 (a set of awards on genuine scientific - if a little odd- research that makes you laugh, then think...).
Resonance
Firstly, what exactly is resonance?
Video Lessons
Chris Doner | Resonance | IB Specific |
Resources
IB Physics | Option B Notes (HL) | |||||
Mr. G | B.4 Teaching Notes | B.4 Student Notes | ||||
Physics and Maths Tutor | Further Mechanics Definitions | Further Mechanics Key Points | Further Mechanics Detailed Notes | Further Mechanics Flashcards | A Level Resources - content slightly different |
Questions
Physics and Maths Tutor | Resonance (AQA 2) | Resonance MS (AQA 2) | A-Level Qs: overlapping content |
Damping
Video Lessons
Chris Doner | Damping | IB Specific | ||||
Science Shorts | Damping and Resonance |
Resources
IB Physics | Option B Notes (HL) | |||||
Mr. G | B.4 Teaching Notes | B.4 Student Notes | ||||
Physics and Maths Tutor | Further Mechanics Definitions | Further Mechanics Key Points | Further Mechanics Detailed Notes | Further Mechanics Flashcards | A Level Resources - content slightly different |
Questions
Dr French's Eclecticon | Simple Harmonic Motion | Simple Harmonic Motion Solutions | Link to Dr French's Site | Extension: Pre-University Material | ||
Physics and Maths Tutor | Resonance (AQA 2) | Resonance MS (AQA 2) | A-Level Qs: overlapping content |
Q Factor
Video Lessons
Resources
IB Physics | Option B Notes (HL) | |||||
Mr. G | B.4 Teaching Notes | B.4 Student Notes | ||||
Physics and Maths Tutor | Further Mechanics Definitions | Further Mechanics Key Points | Further Mechanics Detailed Notes | Further Mechanics Flashcards | A Level Resources - content slightly different |
Questions
Barton's Pendulum
Barton's pendulum demonstrates nicely some interesting phenomenon associated with the phase difference between the driving frequency and oscillating frequency.
Video Lessons
Resources
IB Physics | Option B Notes (HL) | |||||
Mr. G | B.4 Teaching Notes | B.4 Student Notes |
Questions
Additional Resources
Once you are completely confident with your SUVAT and have had some practice, we can start looking at motion in two dimensions, projectiles.