Solving Physical Pendulum Homework Equation

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The discussion focuses on solving a physical pendulum equation related to angular motion. The user is attempting to integrate the equation of motion, specifically dealing with the term involving the angle θ. They propose an alternative method by defining the distance from the center of mass (COM) to the axis of rotation and analyzing the torque due to gravitational forces. The relationship between torque and angular acceleration is established, leading to a comparison with the equation of simple harmonic motion. The final expression for the period of the pendulum is derived as T = 2π(I/mgl)^(0.5).
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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pendp.html#c2

i'm trying to prove
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to be
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Letting d = Lcm
now we already know \partial^2\vartheta/\partial t^2 = \alpha = mgdT\vartheta / I


I tried integrating the whole equation wrt dt

so \partial\vartheta/\partial t = \int mgd\vartheta/ I dt (with limits 0->T) = mgd\vartheta/ I

I only need help with this step. How do I deal with the \vartheta?
 
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I have a better method-

Let l be the distance of COM from the axis of rotation. For the equilibrium, the COM should be vertically below the axis.
Now let us rotate the body through an angle θ. The torque of forces acting on the body about the axis is τ= -mglsinθ (The only force is due to its weight).
τ = Iα and for small angles sinθ is app. θ
so α = -mglθ/I
Comparing it with the equation of angular SHM,
α = -ω²θ,
T = 2π/ω = 2π(I/mgl)^0.5
 
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