Length of Pendulum
Definition
The length of a pendulum is the distance from the pivot point to the center of mass of the object that swings back and forth.
Related terms
Period: The time it takes for one complete swing or oscillation of a pendulum.
Amplitude: The maximum displacement or distance from equilibrium that a pendulum swings.
Frequency: The number of complete swings or oscillations per unit time for a pendulum.
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AP Physics 1 - 6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
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