For a simple pendulum,
Ï = â((mgL)/ I), where Ï = rotational velocity, m = mass of pendulum, g = acceleration due to gravity, L = length of pendulum, and I = moment of inertia.
Now, for the simple pendulum I = mr² and r in this case is L so I = mL².
So, substitute I into the Ï equation.
Ï = â((mgL)/ I) = â((mgL) / (mL²)) = â(g/L).
So, if L is increased; therefore, Ï will decrease. Well Ï = 2Ï / T, so with a decrease in Ï; therefore, T (period) will increase.
In summary, if L (length) is increased, then T (period) will increase.
2006-12-10 20:34:53
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answer #2
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answered by kwajimoto 2
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Increases. The period of a simple pendulum, when the swing amplitude is small, is
T = 2*pi*sqrt(L/g)
2006-12-10 20:25:26
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answered by sojsail 7
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T = 2pi square^1/2 (l/g).
Then, if the length increases, the period increases too, but not with a linear relationship.
2006-12-10 20:46:59
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answer #4
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answered by Juan D 3
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