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What is harmonic motion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the physics behind the movement of pendulums, rubber bands, and springs. Plus, Chuck takes a stab at calculus!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Harmonic Motion
00:36 – Forces That Get Weaker with Distance
01:33 – Forces that Get Stronger with Distance
03:27 – Trigonometry and Harmonic Oscillators
6:46 – Examples of Harmonic Motion
7:52 – PENDULUMS

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