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What is the mean position of the pendulum?
The time it takes a pendulum to complete one full cycle from one side to the other and back again is called its period. The angular distance swept by a pendulum as it swings from one side to the other is called its amplitude.
What does dendulum mean?
Did you mean "pendulum"? A pendulum is a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely back and forth. It is commonly used in clocks to regulate the timekeeping mechanism.
Does the distance a pendulum travels decrease with each arc?
if by arc you mean the "Period" of the pendulum then yes, it does: with each revolution the period of the pendulum (the time taken to swing back and forth once) does decrease.
When does a pendulum swing have the most momentum?
At the bottom of it's swing. This is because it has accelerated to it's peak velocity due to gravity.
What does the word pendulum mean?
A pendulum is a weight suspended from a point that can swing back and forth under the influence of gravity. It is often used in clocks, physics experiments, and divination practices.
What does get into the swing of things mean?
Swing occurs in various colloquial expressions, indicating brisk or lively activity.
What is mean position in pendulum?
The mean position of a pendulum is the equilibrium point where the pendulum comes to rest when not in motion. It is the point where the gravitational force acting on the pendulum is balanced by the restoring force.
The amplitude of a pendulum is doubled what does this mean?
The pendulum swings twice as far.
What is the number of back and forth swings a pendulum makes is called?
If you mean the time it takes to swing from start to finish (top to top) this is called the period and if it is the number of swings per second this is know as the frequency.
Why acceleration of pendulum is zero at the mean position?
The acceleration of a pendulum at the mean position is zero because the force of gravity acting on the pendulum's mass is balanced by the tension in the string. When the pendulum is at its mean position, the forces acting on it are equal and opposite, resulting in a net force of zero and therefore zero acceleration.
What is the meaning of pendulum?
A body so suspended from a fixed point as to swing freely to and fro by the alternate action of gravity and momentum. It is used to regulate the movements of clockwork and other machinery.
Why was pendulum used in clocks in olden days?
Any mechanical clock or watch (by mechanical I mean non-electric motor driven) uses a pendulum.A pendulum is a great invention; it uses the amount of time that it takes to swing (the period of the swing) to release a single step on a gear (called an escapement gear). No matter how much tension is on the escapement, the pendulum will not swing faster.The time can also be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the distance from the escapement to the pendulum weight.A very cool demonstration is at http://www.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/clocks-watches/clock.htm
