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If all things have moment of inertia then a swinging sphere with water filled must have moment inertia too? Then can we analyse it as an approximate case of angular simple harmonic motion?
ideasrule said:Sure. Just don't forget that if you rotate the sphere, the water will heavily impede the rotation.
A simple pendulum-fluid is a type of physical system that consists of a pendulum (a weight suspended from a pivot point) immersed in a fluid (such as air or water). This system is commonly used in physics experiments and is the basis for many real-world applications such as clocks and seismometers.
A simple pendulum-fluid exhibits periodic motion, where the pendulum swings back and forth in a regular pattern. This motion is influenced by the properties of the fluid, such as its density and viscosity, as well as the length and mass of the pendulum.
The period of a simple pendulum-fluid is affected by the length of the pendulum, the mass of the pendulum, and the properties of the fluid in which it is immersed. In general, a longer pendulum will have a longer period, while a heavier pendulum will have a shorter period. The density and viscosity of the fluid will also affect the period, with more dense and viscous fluids resulting in a slower period.
The motion of a simple pendulum-fluid can be controlled by changing the length or mass of the pendulum, or by changing the properties of the fluid in which it is immersed. Additionally, external forces such as friction or air resistance can also affect the motion of the pendulum. By carefully adjusting these factors, the motion of the pendulum can be manipulated to achieve desired results.
The principles of a simple pendulum-fluid are used in a variety of real-world applications. Some examples include clocks, where a pendulum is used to regulate the movement of the clock hands, and seismometers, where a pendulum is used to detect and measure the intensity of earthquakes. The concept of the simple pendulum-fluid is also applied in the study of fluid dynamics and oscillatory motion in physics.