a) Show that the following equation is a solution to Newton's second law ΣF: = ma for a pendulum, (of length L) provided that w = (Hints: what is the relationship between acceleration, position, and velocity? Also, use the small angle approximation sin 0 = 0) 0 = Oocos(@t + ¢) %3D

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a) Show that the following equation is a solution to Newton's second law
EF
= ma for a pendulum, (of length L) provided that w =
L
(Hints: what is the relationship between acceleration, position, and velocity?
Also, use the small angle approximation sin 0 = 0)
0 = Oocos(@t + 4)
Transcribed Image Text:a) Show that the following equation is a solution to Newton's second law EF = ma for a pendulum, (of length L) provided that w = L (Hints: what is the relationship between acceleration, position, and velocity? Also, use the small angle approximation sin 0 = 0) 0 = Oocos(@t + 4)
b) On mars, the local gravity is gmars = 0.38 gearth. If a pendulum of length L
supporting a mass M is moved from earth to mars, what is the percentage
change in its period?
Transcribed Image Text:b) On mars, the local gravity is gmars = 0.38 gearth. If a pendulum of length L supporting a mass M is moved from earth to mars, what is the percentage change in its period?
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