Practice Simple Pendulum (10.4) - Oscillations and Waves

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Question 1.
Define a simple pendulum.
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Think about how it behaves when you pull it and let it swing.
Question 2.
What is the time period formula for a pendulum?
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Look for a relationship between time, length, and gravity.
3Question 3.
What is the formula for the time period of a simple pendulum?
- T = 2√(L/g)
- T = 2π√(L/g)
- T = π√(L/g)
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Recall the components in the formula for pendulum motion.
4Question 4.
True or False: A pendulum's time period is independent of its mass.
- True
- False
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Think about what factors influence pendulum motion.
Question 5.
A pendulum is 1.5 meters long. Calculate its time period and discuss how it will behave if the length is increased to 3 meters.
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Remember to apply the time period formula for both lengths.
Question 6.
If you were to graph the time period of a pendulum against its length, what kind of relationship would you expect? Explain your reasoning.
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Think about how T varies as you adjust L.

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