What is a simple pendulum? Show that a vibrating simple pendulum performs SHM. What is the formula for the time period of a simple pendulum? On what factors does it depend?
A simple pendulum consists of a small mass (bob) attached to a string of fixed length, suspended from a rigid support. When displaced slightly, it oscillates back and forth under the influence of gravity. Derivation of SHM for a simple pendulum: The restoring force acting on the bob is: F=-mg sinθ For small angles (θ=sinθ), … Read more