Lec 10 | 8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Hooke's Law - Springs - Simple Harmonic Motion - Pendulum - Small Angle Approximation

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[sarahannstarmer]

Modestly he decided not to mention the third possibility which is that he is an excellent teacher.

[baptistic]

PHYSICS WORKS!!! thanks mr lewin for inspiring people all over the world!

[1extenderpro]

thanks for the lecture... 

[Torkulguy]

...why does he have a banana on his shirt...?

[carultch]

@mick23586

(Proud) PHYSICS WORKS...I'm telling you!

(Subtle) See you Monday.

[carultch]

@nivu007 It is supported on a counterweighted rope system. It has no incentive to either move up or down. The track friction supports it against any slight unintended disturbance.

[anisk696]

awesome lecture.........



[bluestring32]

Wow what an amazing teacher----

Is that a banana on his shirt

[daathscream]

I'm Hooked to Walter Lewin's videos!

[miaaaaism]

Lol "and that's not very nice of course to do that to a spring"

[kingboy909090]

physics works and walter lewin rocks

[NeoKaiserFleet]

The way he drew that dotted line @ 1:38 was really impressive!