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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the history and applications of the torsional pendulum, with a focus on its conceptual understanding and differences in design, particularly comparing a disk and a sphere configuration.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a brief history of the torsional pendulum and its uses.
  • Another participant suggests that the requester should look up information online, emphasizing the importance of understanding problem-solving over just finding the right answer.
  • A later post rephrases the question, asking if a torsion pendulum fixed to a disk is the same as one fixed to a sphere.
  • One participant argues that they are not the same, explaining that the torsion pendulum with a disk rotates on its vertical axis, while the one fixed to a sphere behaves like a simple pendulum that swings side to side.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relationship between the two configurations of the pendulum, with differing views presented regarding their mechanics and definitions.

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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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