The net force acting on a driven pendulum is calculated using the equation Fnet = Fd + Fg, where Fd represents the driving force (Fd = mk) and Fg represents the gravitational force (Fg = mg). The restoring force (Fr) is also a critical component, although it was not explicitly mentioned in the problem statement. Understanding the role of each force, including their vector nature, is essential for accurately determining the net force on the pendulum.
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Force "done"? Unusual terminology. Does it really say that?cytochrome said:What is the net force done on a driven pendulum?
Why is the driving force proportional to the mass of the pendulum? Or is this some other mass?Homework Equations
Fd=mk (driving force)
Are you using g as a vector here? If not, you need to consider that not all the forces will be collinear.Fg=mg (Gravitational force)
Depends what it is. There certainly is another force somewhere, or the pendulum would drop like a stone.Fr=? (Do I need to include this?)