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The torsional pendulum, a device that measures the properties of materials through rotational motion, has its origins traced back to the early 19th century, notably developed by scientists such as Jean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de Lamarck. It is primarily used in physics to study oscillations and torsional vibrations. The discussion highlights the distinction between a torsion pendulum fixed to a disk, which rotates around a vertical axis, and one fixed to a sphere, which exhibits lateral swinging motion.

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i just want like 3 to 4 lines about the history of torsional pendulum like who started with it and what is it used for?? please quick reply
 
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that's easy.. you're online, so you can browse about it first using the internet. :))

Getting the 'right' answer is important, but understanding how to solve the problem is just as important, if not more so..#physicsforums
 
121910marj said:
that's easy.. you're online, so you can browse about it first using the internet. :))

Getting the 'right' answer is important, but understanding how to solve the problem is just as important, if not more so..#physicsforums

okay let me ask the question in another manner , is the torsion pendulum fixed to a disk the same invention as to be fixed to a sphere??
 
I think no.

the torsion pendulum has a disk suspended to its end that rotates on its vertical axis (the string where it is attached) while the one fixed to a sphere as you say (simple pendulum) swings from side to side (left-right/right-left manner).. :))
 

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