is it the longer the string the slower it will swing? or the shorter the string is the faster it will swing?
2007-01-12 18:28:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The pendulum formula is shown in the link below
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pend.html
According to this, the swing period is proportional to the length of the string. Therefore if the string length increases, the period will increase. The period is the time for a complete swing, so if the period is longer, the slower it will swing. Therefore the longer the string, the slower it swings.
2007-01-12 18:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Michael T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking about the velocity of the pendulum, then the answer is NO. A pendulum that traces a larger arc will travel faster than the same pendulum which travels a shorter arc. The periods are the same, and since one travels farther, it travels faster.
If you are talking the period of the swing, then yes, pendulum length does affect it. A shorter string will have a shorter period.
As an example, an old metronome uses a sliding scale to change the rhythm of the pendulum, effectively changing the "string" length.
2007-01-12 18:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by maddojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the needs of this question, i will ascertain "hight" and length of string as an same. i will't see what different form of hight applies. in truth, this, length of string (or regardless of) is the in trouble-free words element that determines the frequency of the swings. a mushy weight on the top of the line will swing on an same price as a heavy one. The heavier weight would advise that a lot less will intervene with the passing of the pendulum, jointly with wind resistance. same with mass. an excellent, empty sphere will swing on an same price as a smaller, strong sphere of an same mass. back, this assumes no air resistance. None of this concerns to you, of direction, except you recognize what a pendulum is.
2016-10-30 23:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does affect. The longer the string the slower it will swing if the same amount of force is used.
2007-01-12 18:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pedulum works just like a mechanical metronome, the further away from the central point the weight is the slower the swing.
2007-01-12 18:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mark G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shorter the string the quicker it will swing back and forth
2007-01-12 18:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if the are swinging at the same rate, the longer one's end will be faster.
2007-01-12 18:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by r1 ryder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...
more de length less will be de speed of the swinging pendulum.
2007-01-12 18:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by rijulrocks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the longer the string/thread, the longer the period. =)))
2007-01-13 16:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by jaw_nerto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true it really affects the speed.
Regards,
hari
2007-01-12 22:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by A.hari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋