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Timothy Schablin
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If a pendulum swings in a given arc, because of gravity acting on it in the vertical direction, does the linear and angular momentums change since it is picking up velocity because of gravity?
The momentum of a pendulum refers to the quantity of motion that it possesses, and is determined by its mass and velocity. It describes the pendulum's tendency to continue moving in a particular direction.
Angular momentum is a vector quantity that describes the rotational motion of a pendulum about its pivot point, while linear momentum is a vector quantity that describes the motion of the pendulum along a straight line. In other words, angular momentum is related to the pendulum's rotational speed, while linear momentum is related to its linear speed.
The momentum of a pendulum can be calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity. For linear momentum, this would be m x v, while for angular momentum, it would be m x ω (where ω is the angular velocity).
The length of a pendulum does not directly affect its momentum, as it is determined by the pendulum's mass and velocity. However, the length of a pendulum does affect its period (time taken for one swing), which in turn affects its velocity. A longer pendulum will have a longer period and therefore a lower velocity, while a shorter pendulum will have a shorter period and a higher velocity.
The momentum of a pendulum can be changed by altering its mass, velocity, or the force acting upon it. For example, increasing the mass or velocity of a pendulum will increase its momentum, while increasing the force acting on it will also increase its momentum. Additionally, changing the angle or length of the pendulum's swing can also affect its momentum.