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proyasha
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Homework Statement
the bob of an oscillating pendulum is made of ice.how is the time period affected if the bob starts melting?
Not sure how that's a hint.physixguru said:Hint:
Melting of Ice reduces its weight.
Snazzy said:Not sure how that's a hint.
The period of the pendulum is independent of the bob mass. Ah, Galileo's wonderful discoveries.
physixguru said:That is the trick.You almost got it.
A melting bob of pendulum refers to a type of pendulum where the bob or weight at the end is made of a material that can melt, such as wax or ice. As the bob melts, the center of gravity changes, causing the pendulum to swing at a different rate.
A melting bob of pendulum works by changing the center of gravity as the bob melts. This causes the pendulum to swing at a different rate, which can be used to measure the passage of time or demonstrate the effects of changing weight on a pendulum's motion.
Common materials used for a melting bob of pendulum include wax, ice, and other substances that can melt at room temperature. However, any material that can change its state from solid to liquid can be used.
The purpose of a melting bob of pendulum is to demonstrate the effects of changing weight on a pendulum's motion, as well as to measure the passage of time. It can also be used as a fun and educational science experiment.
While not commonly used in real life, a melting bob of pendulum can be used in scientific research to study the effects of changing weight on the motion of objects. It can also be used in educational settings to teach concepts of physics and time measurement.