Mechnics Flashcards
Simple pendulum, Period, frequency, simple harmonic motion and types of pendulum
What is Period?
It is the time needed for one complete cycle of contain to pass a given point.
What is period denoted by?
T
What is period measured in?
Seconds (s)
Period formula
(1/f)
What is frequency?
The number of cycles or vibration undergone during one one unit of time by a body in period motion.
What is frequency measured in?
Hertz (Hz)
What is frequency denoted by?
f / or the Greek notation w
What happens when the frequency of the wave increases?
The time period decreases.
What is simple harminic motion?
Oscilatory motion under a retarding force proportional to the amount of displacement from an equilibrium position.
What are the types of pendulum
1.Fouclet pendulum- Two dimensional
2.Double pendulum- two simple pendulums
One suspended from the other
What is a Foucault pendulum used for?
To measure the rotation of the earth
What time of motion is simple harmonic motion?
It’s an oscillatory motion
What can the pendulum be used for?
Mathematical simulations
