Calculating Acceleration of Simple Pendulum

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a simple pendulum, with references to angular displacement and velocity. Participants explore the relationship between these concepts and the application of Newton's second law.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster inquires about the existence of a formula for the acceleration of a simple pendulum, mentioning angular displacement and velocity. Some participants suggest applying Newton's second law as a potential approach to find the acceleration.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some offering guidance on applying Newton's second law. There is an indication of helpful resources being shared, although no consensus has been reached regarding a specific formula or method.

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Homework Statement


Is there an actual formula for the acceleration of a simple pendulum.
I know that the distance is angular displacement=angular amplitudesin(wt+phase constant) and the velocity is angular velocity= Length of String* w*angular amplitude cos(wt+phase constant)


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Hi there,

I am sure you can even find out yourself. You just need to apply Newton's second law. With simple calculations, you can find out the acceleration of a simple pendulum.

Cheers
 
It may help u

01.http://www.tutorvista.com/content/physics/physics-iii/oscillations/simple-pendulum.php
 
Damn,

Now that's great help. I was going to make a little drawing like that. But I guess you have the answer right there.

Cheers
 

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