1. A coin having a mass of m = 12 g, a thickness of h = 0.17 cm, and a radius of r= 1.5 cm has a small hole drilled through it so that it can be suspended from a thin wire and worn as an earring or pendant. The hole is at a distance of 7/8 r from the center of the coin as shown above. When suspended from this hole, the coin is a physical pendulum that swings back and forth with this hole as its axis of rotation. Assuming that the hole does not appreciably change the center of mass of the coin, determine the period of this physical pendulum.
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.
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