How large must the Amplitude of a Pendulum be before the Motions is less than 99.44\% pure SHM

G.E. Hite

How large must the Amplitude of a Pendulum be before the Motions is less than 99.44\% pure SHM

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Abstract

In most discussions of the motion of a frictionless pendulum, it is assumed or implied that only for small oscillation is the motion close to Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM). A Fourier decomposition of the theoretical motion reveals surprising results.

Oct. 22, 2005, 11:18 AM – Oct. 22, 2005, 11:30 AM

Authors

G.E. Hite

Texas A\&M University-Galveston