Calculating Centripetal Force in Pendulums - Tips and Tricks | THx

[duoheer]

How do you calculate the centripetal force in pendulums?
THx

 

[radou]

Draw a free body diagram first. Its always a good start.

 

[nrqed]

How do you calculate the centripetal force in pendulums?
THx

You use $F_c = m {v^2 \over R}$ where R is the radius of the circle which is the length of the pendulum. You have to be given the speed or to find it using conservation of energy.

Patrick