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No. The pendulum will slow down by drag from air molecules until the motion becomes exactly the same as random motion caused by the air molecules. But I know what you are looking for-- "Isn't there some tiny detectable motion, even if you can't see it?" Let's look at a hanging pendulum that has NEVER been swung. If we tape a tiny mirror to it and bounce a laser beam off it, we will see a spot on the wall that vibrates from thermal (and ignoring environmental) noise. The average motion will NOT be zero in any finite time. BUT the average motion of the pendulum caused by noise will ALWAYS have some positive value depending on temperature (well, okay...zero at absolute zero). When the original swinging pendulum's motion equals the motion caused by random thermal noise, then the motion is ZERO. So it's a much better question than you might have thought! Quantum Mechanically the problem is even more interesting, since there is a small but finite possibility that the pendulum will launch itself into orbit without warning, but it all depends on statistics.
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Why is a pendulum not considered simple harmonic motion?
A pendulum is not considered simple harmonic motion because its motion is affected by factors like air resistance and friction, which can cause deviations from the idealized simple harmonic motion pattern.
When will the motion of simple pendulum be shm?
The motion of the simple pendulum will be in simple harmonic if it is in oscillation.
What is the effect of draught in a simple pendulum experiment?
In a simple pendulum experiment, air resistance or drag can affect the motion of the pendulum by slowing it down. This can lead to discrepancies in the period and amplitude of the pendulum swing compared to theoretical calculations. It is important to minimize the effects of air resistance in order to obtain accurate results in the experiment.
What are the factors affecting the motion of a simple pendulum?
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.
Why a compound pendulum is called an equivalent simple pendulum?
A compound pendulum is called an equivalent simple pendulum because its motion can be approximated as that of a simple pendulum with the same period. This simplification allows for easier analysis and calculation of its behavior.
Why is a pendulum not considered simple harmonic motion?
A pendulum is not considered simple harmonic motion because its motion is affected by factors like air resistance and friction, which can cause deviations from the idealized simple harmonic motion pattern.
Is oscillation of compound pendulum or simple pendulum is perfectly simple harmonic motion?
A simple pendulum exhibits simple harmonic motion
When will the motion of simple pendulum be shm?
The motion of the simple pendulum will be in simple harmonic if it is in oscillation.
What is the motion of a pendulum?
Simple harmonic motion
What type of motion is associated with a pendulum?
Simple harmonic motion
Does a pendulum undergo simple harmonic motion?
A simple pendulum undergoes simple harmonic motion only for small amplitudes because for small amplitudes the motion almost reduces to a straight line motion. Simple harmonic motion means motion on a straight not on curves
What is the effect of draught in a simple pendulum experiment?
In a simple pendulum experiment, air resistance or drag can affect the motion of the pendulum by slowing it down. This can lead to discrepancies in the period and amplitude of the pendulum swing compared to theoretical calculations. It is important to minimize the effects of air resistance in order to obtain accurate results in the experiment.
The back and forth motion of a pendulum is called?
Simple harmonic motion
What are the factors affecting the motion of a simple pendulum?
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.
Why a compound pendulum is called an equivalent simple pendulum?
A compound pendulum is called an equivalent simple pendulum because its motion can be approximated as that of a simple pendulum with the same period. This simplification allows for easier analysis and calculation of its behavior.
What are the disadvantages of a simple pendulum?
Some disadvantages of a simple pendulum include its sensitivity to external factors such as air resistance and friction, its limited range of motion, and its potential inaccuracies in timing due to varying oscillation periods.
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.
