Need help on getting the resonant frequency

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The discussion revolves around calculating the resonant frequency of a swing, modeled as a pendulum, with a focus on changes in the pivot point distance due to the child's actions. The subject area is related to oscillatory motion and pendulum dynamics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the concept of modeling the swing as a pendulum and explore the implications of changing the distance from the pivot point. Questions arise regarding the relevant formulas and the period of a simple pendulum.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on how to proceed with the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the pendulum model, but there is still confusion about the next steps and the specific calculations needed.

Contextual Notes

Participants note a lack of examples in the textbook and express uncertainty about the application of the pendulum concept to the problem at hand.

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A 25.0-kg child in Red Deer pumps herself on a swing when she kicks upward on the downswing, thus changing the distance from the pivot point to her centre of gravity from 2.40 m to 2.28 m.

1)The resonant frequency of her swing before the kick is: ___ Hz, and the resonant frequency after the kick is: _____ Hz.

I don't want the answer i just want a hint or a formula i am supposed to use for this, please and thank u. Because my textbook has no examples of it.
 
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Think of the child as a pendulum.
 
Doc Al said:
Think of the child as a pendulum.

Yes but what do i do from there i am really confused
 
xuhhad said:
Yes but what do i do from there i am really confused
What's the period of a simple pendulum?
 

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