Finding the period of a pendulum witha string that has mass

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The discussion focuses on calculating the period of a pendulum with a non-negligible mass string and a bob that is not a point mass. The key equation derived is based on the theoretical moment of inertia for a long thin rod, expressed as 1/12 mL². Participants emphasized the importance of ensuring that the derived equation aligns with the known limiting case of a massless string and point-mass bob. The conversation highlights the need for careful consideration of the pendulum's physical characteristics in the calculations.

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Assuming the string from a simple pendulum did not have negligible mass and the pendulum bob was not a point mass, then determine an expression for the period of a single small-amplitude oscillation, treating the string as a rigid rod.

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Theoretical moment of inertia of center of mass for long thin rod = 1/12 mL^2

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https://prnt.sc/i02al1 This is what I did but I don't think that it is right

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Physics Man said:
This is what I did but I don't think that it is right
Why not? Check if your equation reduces to the limiting case for which you know the answer, namely massless string and point-mass bob.
 
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