Simple Harmonic Motion
Drag the bob / block to set initial conditions
α = −(g/L)·sin θ
Mode
Pendulum
Spring
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Speed:
¼×
½×
1×
2×
Pendulum Parameters
Length L
1.50 m
Initial Angle θ₀
30.0°
Damping b
0.00
Display
Motion trail
Velocity arrow
Phase diagram
Energy bar
Computed Values
T (small-angle):
—
T (measured):
—
ω₀ = √(g/L):
—
Max KE:
—
Max PE:
—
Spring-Mass Parameters
Spring const k
40.0 N/m
Mass m
1.00 kg
Displacement x₀
1.00 m
Damping b
0.00
Display
x(t) graph
Formula overlay
Computed Values
ω = √(k/m):
—
T = 2π/ω:
—
f = 1/T:
—
Amplitude:
—
Max KE:
—
Max PE:
—