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The ideal model of a simple pendulum assumes the pendulum mass is concentrated at a single point, the string or rod is massless and frictionless, and the pendulum moves in a vacuum with no air resistance. Additionally, it assumes small amplitude oscillations, and the only force acting on the pendulum is gravity.
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Why a compound pendulum is called equivalent simple pendulum?
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
Differences between compound pendulum and simple pendulum?
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
Could we ever construct a true simple pendulum?
Yes, a simple pendulum consists of a mass (bob) attached to a string fixed at a pivot point - this can be easily constructed using everyday materials. By ensuring the string length is much longer than the amplitude of the swing and minimizing air resistance, the pendulum's motion can closely approximate that of an ideal theoretical simple pendulum.
Can you realize an ideal pendulum?
No. Anything called "ideal" in science (ideal pendulum, ideal lever, ideal gas, etc.) is an approximation of the real thing, used to simplify calculations. A real pendulum may get fairly close to an ideal pendulum, and similar in other "ideal" things, but it will never be exactly the same.
Why does a ideal pendulum swing back and forth indefinitely?
An ideal pendulum is one in which no air resistance or friction is present. Hence when set into motion it never loses energy to it's surrondings. So when released, and left to swing, the energy potential it had get's convertedinto kinetic energy and therefore the pendulum swings. When it reaches it's amplitude(Highest swing) the energy is converted back to potential, and as it falls back to kinetic. As it is "ideal" it never loses energy to heat/ friction. Therefore, the conversion of kinetic energy to potential etc etc will always be constant and it will never stop. Although in reality it is impossible to have an "ideal" pendulum, near ideal ones can be obtained by suspending the pendulum in a vacuum.
Can an ideal simple pendulum realize?
no we cannot realize an ideal simple pendulum because for this the string should be weightless and inextendible.
Can you realize ideal simple pendulum?
A simple pendulum consists of : . Bob of very small size .suspended by a weightless, inextensible flexible string There are ideal parameters. so,No it is not possible to realize an ideal simple pendulum in practice , because these conditions could not be fullfilled 100%.
Can you realized an ideal simple pendulum?
A simple pendulum consists of : . Bob of very small size .suspended by a weightless, inextensible flexible string There are ideal parameters. so,No it is not possible to realize an ideal simple pendulum in practice , because these conditions could not be fullfilled 100%.
Why a compound pendulum is called equivalent simple pendulum?
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
Why we use two masses with identical geometries for simple pendulum?
An ideal (simple) pendulum has ONE mass, and a massless cord that sustains it.
Differences between compound pendulum and simple pendulum?
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
Could we ever construct a true simple pendulum?
Yes, a simple pendulum consists of a mass (bob) attached to a string fixed at a pivot point - this can be easily constructed using everyday materials. By ensuring the string length is much longer than the amplitude of the swing and minimizing air resistance, the pendulum's motion can closely approximate that of an ideal theoretical simple pendulum.
Can you realize an ideal pendulum?
No. Anything called "ideal" in science (ideal pendulum, ideal lever, ideal gas, etc.) is an approximation of the real thing, used to simplify calculations. A real pendulum may get fairly close to an ideal pendulum, and similar in other "ideal" things, but it will never be exactly the same.
How does the amount of mass effect the number of cycles of a pendulum?
The mass of a pendulum does not significantly affect the number of cycles it completes in a given time period. The period of a simple pendulum, which is the time taken for one complete cycle, depends primarily on its length and the acceleration due to gravity, but not on its mass. Therefore, while a heavier pendulum will have more mass, it will still oscillate with the same frequency as a lighter pendulum of the same length under ideal conditions.
What is the advantages of compound pendulum over simple pendulum?
A simple pendulum is an idealized system. It's requirements like the bob should be a heavy particle, suspension string should be massless, perfectly inextensible etc. cannot be achieved perfectly. On the other hand a compound pendulum is a rigid body of any shape capable of vibrating about a horizontal axis passing through it(not through the centre of gravity), so it does not have such ideal conditions. Hence it can give more accurate result. ( I think this is the answer, may be there are other advantages also)
Why does a ideal pendulum swing back and forth indefinitely?
An ideal pendulum is one in which no air resistance or friction is present. Hence when set into motion it never loses energy to it's surrondings. So when released, and left to swing, the energy potential it had get's convertedinto kinetic energy and therefore the pendulum swings. When it reaches it's amplitude(Highest swing) the energy is converted back to potential, and as it falls back to kinetic. As it is "ideal" it never loses energy to heat/ friction. Therefore, the conversion of kinetic energy to potential etc etc will always be constant and it will never stop. Although in reality it is impossible to have an "ideal" pendulum, near ideal ones can be obtained by suspending the pendulum in a vacuum.
What is the difference between ideal and practical pendulum?
An Ideal pendulum is ones that would be the first choice if you could choose all the materials (ideal materials). A practical pendulum is one that is readily available and reliable (made from things you have right now and are available to use).
