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Explanation of simple pendulum equations by Ron Kurtus - Succeed in Understanding Physics. Key words: physical science, forces, weight, gravity, bob, amplitude, angle, periodic motion, frequency, period, pi, clocks, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions
Simple Pendulum Equations by Ron Kurtus (revised 30 August 2012)
A simple pendulum consists of a weight suspended on a string or wire. If the pendulum weight or bob is pulled to a relatively small angle from the vertical and let go, it will swing back and forth at a regular period and frequency. There are equations available to calculate the period and frequency as a function of the length of the wire and the acceleration due to gravity. The weight of the bob is not a factor in the equations.
Although damping effects from air resistance and friction are a factor, they are considered negligible for the basic equations concerning the frequency of the the pendulum, as well as the speed of the bob.
Questions you may have include:
Motion topics
Relative Motion, Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
Newton's Laws of Motion
Derivation of a Simple Collision
What are the factors and parameters of pendulum motion?
What are the equations for frequency and period?
What is the equation for the speed or velocity of a pendulum?
This lesson will answer those questions. Useful tool: Units Conversion
Applications of Collision Equations
Motion and the Law of Inertia
Periodic Motion
Pendulum Exhibits Periodic Motion
Simple Pendulum Equations
Newton's Cradle
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Derivation of How Newton's Cradle Works
Work and Energy topics
Work is a Result of Force
Factors and parameters
Overview of Energy
Kinetic Energy
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Explanation of simple pendulum equations by Ron Kurtus - Succeed in Understanding Physics. Key words: physical science, forces, weight, gravity, bob, amplitude, angle, periodic motion, frequency, period, pi, clocks, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions
Simple Pendulum Equations by Ron Kurtus (revised 30 August 2012)
A simple pendulum consists of a weight suspended on a string or wire. If the pendulum weight or bob is pulled to a relatively small angle from the vertical and let go, it will swing back and forth at a regular period and frequency. There are equations available to calculate the period and frequency as a function of the length of the wire and the acceleration due to gravity. The weight of the bob is not a factor in the equations.
Although damping effects from air resistance and friction are a factor, they are considered negligible for the basic equations concerning the frequency of the the pendulum, as well as the speed of the bob.
Questions you may have include:
Motion topics
Relative Motion, Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
Newton's Laws of Motion
Derivation of a Simple Collision
What are the factors and parameters of pendulum motion?
What are the equations for frequency and period?
What is the equation for the speed or velocity of a pendulum?
This lesson will answer those questions. Useful tool: Units Conversion
Applications of Collision Equations
Motion and the Law of Inertia
Periodic Motion
Pendulum Exhibits Periodic Motion
Simple Pendulum Equations
Newton's Cradle
Safari Power Saver
Click to Start Flash Plug-in
Derivation of How Newton's Cradle Works
Work and Energy topics
Work is a Result of Force
Factors and parameters
Overview of Energy
Kinetic Energy