You have a simple pendulum consisting of a small 450 g mass attached to a 1.20 m long string. Initially, the pendulum hangs vertically at rest. You pull the pendulum mass back so that the string is 35.0° from its vertical position. 1) Find the change in height of the mass compared to when it was hanging vertically. 2) Find the change in the potential energy of the mass compared to when it was hanging vertically. 3) You now release the pendulum. Set up a conservation of energy equation and use it to find the pendulum's speed at the lowest point of its swing
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
You have a simple pendulum consisting of a small 450 g mass attached to a 1.20 m long string. Initially, the pendulum hangs vertically at rest. You pull the pendulum mass back so that the string is 35.0° from its vertical position.
1) Find the change in height of the mass compared to when it was hanging vertically.
2) Find the change in the potential energy of the mass compared to when it was hanging vertically.
3) You now release the pendulum. Set up a conservation of energy equation and use it to find the pendulum's speed at the lowest point of its swing.
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