You take a wonderful pendulum clock to your mission to Mars. Which length does the pendulum need for a desired 1 s period time according to Mars’ gravity? Mars radius is 3389.5 km and its mass is 6.39 ∙ 1023 kg. Using a spring pendulum instead with a mass of 0.15 kg, which stiffness of the spring is required for the same period time?
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.
You take a wonderful pendulum clock to your mission to
Mars. Which length does the pendulum need for a desired 1 s
period time according to Mars’ gravity? Mars radius is
3389.5 km and its mass is 6.39 ∙ 1023 kg.
Using a spring pendulum instead with a mass of 0.15 kg,
which stiffness of the spring is required for the same period
time?
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