An accurate formula for the period of a simple pendulum oscillating beyond the small angle regime

2006/09/12 by F. M. S. Lima, P. Arun · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · Engineering · #Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies #Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics #Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics

paper · doi:10.1119/1.2215616

Abstract

A simple approximate expression is derived for the dependence of the period of a simple pendulum on the amplitude. The approximation is more accurate than other simple relations. Good agreement with experimental data is verified.

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