Pendulum Motion

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A pendulum is defined as a mass, connected to a rod or rope, that experiences simple harmonic motion as it swings back and forth without friction. The equilibrium position of the pendulum is the position when the mass is hanging directly downward. Consider a pendulum bob connected to a massless rope or rod that is held at an angle from the horizontal. If you release the mass, then the system will swing to position and back again.

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Animation of a pendulum showing 
forces acting on the mass: the
tension T in the rod and the
gravitational force mg. Link

Animation of a pendulum showing the 
velocity and acceleration vectors. Link

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