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PendulumsDefinition of Pendulum
A pendulum is a body that is suspended from a fixed point and swings freely under the influence of gravity. Ideally, the string or rod that supsends the body has insignificant mass.
The period of a pendulum is given by T = 2π√(L/g) , where L is the length from the point of suspension to the center of gravity of the body.
Pendulum in Physics Problems
Pendulum in Harmonic Motion Problems Pendulum in Rotational Motion Problems Conservation of Energy in Pendulums Pendulum in Thermodynamics Problem
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