10.4 - Simple Pendulum
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Practice Questions
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Define a simple pendulum.
💡 Hint: Think about how it behaves when you pull it and let it swing.
What is the time period formula for a pendulum?
💡 Hint: Look for a relationship between time, length, and gravity.
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What is the formula for the time period of a simple pendulum?
💡 Hint: Recall the components in the formula for pendulum motion.
True or False: A pendulum's time period is independent of its mass.
💡 Hint: Think about what factors influence pendulum motion.
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Challenge Problems
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A pendulum is 1.5 meters long. Calculate its time period and discuss how it will behave if the length is increased to 3 meters.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the time period formula for both lengths.
If you were to graph the time period of a pendulum against its length, what kind of relationship would you expect? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how T varies as you adjust L.
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