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Simple Pendulum
Explore simple harmonic motion with a simple pendulum. Adjust length, gravity, and initial angle to observe periodic motion.
Key Concepts Demonstrated
Simple Harmonic Motion
Period & Frequency
Energy Conservation
Small Angle Approximation
Adjustable Parameters
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Length (m)
Range: 0.5â5m, Default: 2m
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Gravity (m/s²)
Range: 1â20m/s², Default: 9.81m/s²
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Initial Angle (°)
Range: 5â80°, Default: 30°
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Damping
Range: 0â1, Default: 0.02
Controls
- Mouse Drag - Rotate camera
- Scroll - Zoom in/out
- Shift + Drag - Pan camera
- Space - Pause/Resume simulation
- R - Reset simulation