The simple pendulum model does not take into account some factors that affect actual pendulums. It is a close approximation in many cases. The formulas are much simpler than the formulas for the actual motion of the pendulum. That's why it's called simple. But if the 'swinging angle' is too large the simpler formulas are no longer accurate. Also if the rod, which the pendulum is suspended on, has too large a mass in relation to the pendulum weight, then the simple formulas won't work.
A simple pendulum exhibits simple harmonic motion
A simple pendulum has one piece that swings. A complex pendulum has at least two swinging parts, attached end to end. A simple pendulum is extremely predictable, while a complex pendulum is virtually impossible to accurately predict.
The simple pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity.
applications of simple pendulum
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.
Some disadvantages of a compound pendulum include increased complexity in the design and analysis compared to a simple pendulum, potential for more components to fail or introduce errors, and a higher likelihood of inaccuracies due to multiple moving parts. Additionally, identifying and minimizing sources of error can be more challenging in a compound pendulum system.
A simple pendulum exhibits simple harmonic motion
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
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.
A simple pendulum has one piece that swings. A complex pendulum has at least two swinging parts, attached end to end. A simple pendulum is extremely predictable, while a complex pendulum is virtually impossible to accurately predict.
The simple pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity.
applications of simple pendulum
A simple pendulum.
Compound pendulum is a physical pendulum whereas a simple pendulum is ideal pendulum. The difference is that in simple pendulum centre of mass and centre of oscillation are at the same distance.
simple pendulum center of mass and center of oscillation are at the same distance.coupled pendulum is having two bobs attached with a spring.
The motion of a simple pendulum will be simple harmonic when the angle of displacement from the vertical is small (less than 10 degrees) and the amplitude is also small.