Simple Pendulum Period
Estimate the small-angle period of an ideal pendulum.
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Small-angle period
Small amplitude, massless string, point bob, fixed pivot and no friction.
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Formula
T=2π√(L/g)
Estimate the small-angle period of an ideal pendulum.
Worked example
- Pendulum length (m)
- 1
- Gravity (m/s²)
- 9.80665
- Small-angle period
- 2.00640929259 s
Scope and limitations
Small amplitude, massless string, point bob, fixed pivot and no friction.
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