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What is a pendulum? |
A string with a mass at the end which is free to swing is called a pendulum. |
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What does a simple pendulum consist of? |
A simple pendulum consists of a small heavy object, the Bob suspended from a fixed point by a string. It is then moved from its equilibrium position and swing back and forth. |
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What is the motion of a pendulum? |
The ball moves to and fro. It rises to extreme positions on both sides and reverses its motion. This is called an oscillation. |
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What is the period of the pendulum? |
The period of the pendulum is the length of time it takes the mass to swing all way over and back once.
TLDR: The time taken for one complete oscillation. (It is denoted by the letter T) |
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The length of a simple pendulum is? |
The length of a simple pendulum is the distance between the point at which it is hung from the stand and the centre of the Bob. (It is denoted by the letter 'I' |
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What is the formula for the period of a pendulum? |
T = 2π√ l/g • Where l is the length of the pendulum and (g = 10ms‐²) is the acceleration due to gravity |
