Two identical pendulums are connected by means of a spring with an unknown spring constant. Each pendulum it has a length l = 0.8 m and they are located on the earth's surface (g = 9.8 m / s²). When one of the two pendulums are held and the movement is induced on the other, the period of the pendulum moving is T1 = 1.25 s. a)If no pendulum is attached, what are the periods of the normal modes of the system? b) If one of the pendulums is held and the other is displaced from the equilibrium position and then released. How much time elapses between two successive maximum amplitudes of that 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.
Two identical pendulums are connected by means of a spring with an unknown spring constant. Each pendulum it has a length l = 0.8 m and they are located on the earth's surface (g = 9.8 m / s²). When one of the two pendulums are held and the movement is induced on the other, the period of the pendulum moving is T1 = 1.25 s.
a)If no pendulum is attached, what are the periods of the normal modes of the system?
b) If one of the pendulums is held and the other is displaced from the equilibrium position and then released. How much time elapses between two successive maximum amplitudes of that pendulum?
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