Pendulum Java Applet



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How to change parameters?

  1. Set the initial position
  2. Click and drag the left mouse button

      The horizontal position of the pendulum will follow the mouse

      Animation starts when you release the mouse button

  3. Adjust the length
  4. dragging the pointer (while > holding down the left button)

      from the support-point (red dot) to a position that sets the length you want.

    Animation starts when you release the mouse button

  5. Change gravity g
  6. Click near the tip of the red arrow,

      and drag the mouse button to change it (up-down).

  7. Change the mass of the bob
  8. Click near the buttom of the black stick,

      and drag the mouse button to change it (up-down).

Information displayed:

Click show checkbox to show more information

    blue arrow(1): gravity

    green arrows(2): components of gravity

    red arrow (1): velocity of the bob

    Try to compare velocity and the tangential component of the gravitional force!


The calculation is in real time (use Runge-Kutta 4th order method).

The period(T) is calculated when the velocity change direction.


Any suggestions! Please click hwang@phy03.phy.ntnu.edu.tw

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