Pendulums Flashcards
1
Q
The time for one pendulum swing depends on its [ ]
A
Length
2
Q
Describe a simple pendulum
A
Made by suspending a weight from a piece of string. When you pull back a pendulum and let it go, it will swing back and forth
3
Q
What is a time period?
A
The time taken for the pendulum to swing from one side to the other and back again.
4
Q
Why are pendulums perfect for keeping time in clocks?
A
The time period for each swing of a given pendulum is always the same
5
Q
What is the formula for time period? (Units)
A
Time period (seconds) = 1 / frequency (Hz)
6
Q
Describe how time period is affected by the length of the pendulum
A
The longer the pendulum the greater the time period. The shorter the pendulum the shorter the time period.
