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The discussion centers on implementing Euler's Method for simulating a pendulum in Excel. The user seeks guidance on calculating the value of Theta Dot, which is essential for their project. According to Euler's method, the formula for updating Theta Dot is given by $$\dot{\theta}_{(t+\Delta t)}=\dot{\theta}_{t}+\ddot{\theta}_t\Delta t$$. The user references a tutorial from Penn State University for further context but struggles to find specific information on the required calculations.

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This is not part of my homework, but it can make my life much easier. I try to prepare the Excel file as instructed in the link, but I can not find information on how to get the correct value of Theta Dot.

http://www.esm.psu.edu/courses/emch12/IntDyn/course-docs/Euler-tutorial/

I'm sorry that I ask the question, but I do not have classes in physics, and one of my teachers requires us to prepare a program imitating a pendulum. This excel I would like to be treated as a base, which later I move to the code.

My question: What formula I should try to generate value assigned to a cell Theta Dot? I can not find it in the link, which I have enclosed.

Thanks in advance!
 
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According to Euler's method,
$$\dot{\theta}_{(t+\Delta t)}=\dot{\theta}_{t}+\ddot{\theta}_t\Delta t$$
 

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