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Simple Pendulum

Physics

Tap a tile to add or remove it. Drag items on the bench; focus one and use arrow keys. The mass set loads the bob, the clamp changes the string length, and the light gate times each swing.

Recorded data
Recorded pendulum measurements
L (m)10T (s)T (s)Remove
No data yet. Run the pendulum for two swings, then press Record.
t = 0.00 s θ = 0.0° T = — s Ready
1×
m
kg
m/s²
°
N·m·s/rad

Changing a value resets the swing. Model: θ″ = −(g/L) sin θ − (b/mL²) θ′, integrated with fixed-step RK4. Period shown is measured from the simulation, not from a formula.

Angle θ (°) against time t (s), last 12 s. Reference small-angle period: — s.

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