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How does length and initial angle affect the period in a simple pendulum?
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∙ 16y ago
The longer the pendulum is, the greater the period of each swing. If you increase the length four times, you will double the period.
It is hard to notice, but the period of a pendulum does depend on the angle of oscillation. For small angles, the period is constant and depends only on the length of the pendulum. As the angle of oscillation (amplitude) is increased, additional factors of a Taylor approximation become important. (T=2*pi*sqrt(L/g)[1+theta^2/16+...] and the period increases. (see hyper physics: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pendl.html)
Interestingly, if the pendulum is supported by a very light wire then the mass of the object at the end of the pendulum does not affect the period. Obviously, the greater the mass, the less any air friction or friction at the pivot will slow the pendulum. Also interestingly, the pendulum period is dependant on the force of gravity on the object (g). One must not assume that g is constant for all places on Earth.
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Does length of the pendulum affect its period?
Technically and mathematically, the length is the onlything that affects its period.
Does the length of pendulum affect the period of vibration?
Yes. Given a constant for gravity, the period of the pendulum is a function of it's length to the center of mass. In a higher gravity, the period would be shorter for the same length of pendulum.
Does the length of the pendulum affect the number of cycles?
no. it affects the period of the cycles.
How does height affect the period of a pendulum?
Height does not affect the period of a pendulum.
How does length effect the period of a pendulum?
A longer pendulum has a longer period.
How do the parameters of a simple pendulum affect the period of a pendulum?
The period increases as the square root of the length.
Does length of the pendulum affect its period?
Technically and mathematically, the length is the onlything that affects its period.
Does the length of pendulum affect the period of vibration?
Yes. Given a constant for gravity, the period of the pendulum is a function of it's length to the center of mass. In a higher gravity, the period would be shorter for the same length of pendulum.
Does the length of the pendulum affect the number of cycles?
no. it affects the period of the cycles.
How does height affect the period of a pendulum?
Height does not affect the period of a pendulum.
Does the length of a pendulum affect the period of the pendulum?
Yes, the length of pendulum affects the period. For small swings, the period is approximately 2 pi square-root (L/g), so the period is proportional to the square root of the length. For larger swings, the period increases exponentially as a factor of the swing, but the basic term is the same so, yes, length affects period.
How does mass affect pendulum frequency?
It doesn't. Only the length of the pendulum and the strength of the gravitational field alter the period/frequency.
What effect does shortening the length of the pendulum have on the period of the pendulum?
A shorter pendulum has a shorter period. A longer pendulum has a longer period.
What is the length of a pendulum with a period of 1.49 s?
pendulum length (L)=1.8081061073513foot pendulum length (L)=0.55111074152067meter
How does length effect the period of a pendulum?
A longer pendulum has a longer period.
What happens to time period of a simple pendulum if a heavy body is attached to it instead of bob?
The period of a simple pendulum is independent of the mass of the bob. Keep in mind that the size of the bob does affect the length of the pendulum.
In simple pendulum if string is flexible then what is effect on time period?
multiply the length of the pendulum by 4, the period doubles. the period is proportional to the square of the pendulum length.
