Simple harmonic motion
A pendulum exhibits simple harmonic motion, which is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium. This causes the pendulum to oscillate back and forth in a regular pattern.
A simple pendulum exhibits simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion
A torsional pendulum exhibits rotational periodic motion. You can create one by hanging some weight from a cord, and then rotating the weight. The cord becomes twisted, generating a torsion force, that will cause the weight to rotate in the oppopsite direction. Thus, a periodic rotation movement is generated.
transverse wave is an example of pendulum motion.
The main forces at play in a pendulum swing are gravity and tension. Gravity pulls the pendulum bob downward while tension in the string keeps it swinging back and forth. The motion of the pendulum is an example of simple harmonic motion, where the pendulum swings back and forth with a constant period.
The factors affecting the motion of a simple pendulum include the length of the pendulum, the mass of the pendulum bob, and the gravitational acceleration at the location where the pendulum is situated. The amplitude of the swing and any damping forces present also affect the motion of the pendulum.
A free fall pendulum is a pendulum system where the pendulum weight is allowed to fall freely under gravity, without being constrained by a string or fixed point. This type of pendulum follows a different motion pattern compared to a traditional pendulum and is often used in physics demonstrations or experiments.
The damped pendulum equation is derived from Newton's second law of motion and includes a damping term to account for the effects of air resistance or friction on the pendulum's motion. This equation describes how the pendulum's oscillations gradually decrease in amplitude over time due to the damping effects, resulting in a slower and smoother motion compared to an undamped pendulum.
A torsional pendulum involves a rotational motion where a mass is attached to a rod or wire and undergoes oscillations due to twisting forces, like a spring. A simple pendulum involves a mass attached to a string or rod that swings back and forth in a gravitational field. The main difference is in the type of motion - rotational for torsional pendulum and linear for simple pendulum.
Motion of pendulum.
The centripetal force in a pendulum is responsible for keeping the pendulum swinging in a circular motion. It acts towards the center of the circular path, allowing the pendulum to continuously swing back and forth.