working: A pendulum consists of a weight, or bob, suspended from a fixed point by a string, allowing it to swing freely. The experiment begins by displacing the bob from its resting position and releasing it. This initial displacement gives the pendulum potential energy due to its height. As the bob swings downward, potential energy converts into kinetic energy, causing the bob to accelerate. At the lowest point of the swing, the kinetic energy is at its maximum, while potential energy is at its minimum. As the pendulum moves upward, kinetic energy converts back into potential energy, slowing the bob down. This back-and-forth motion repeats in a regular pattern, forming a cycle. The period of the pendulum, or the time it takes for one complete swing, depends on the length of the string, with longer strings resulting in longer periods. The amplitude, or the angle of displacement, affects the swing distance but has minimal effect on the period for small angles. Interestingly, the mass of the bob does not influence the period. Throughout the motion, the pendulum demonstrates energy conservation, with the total mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) remaining constant, assuming negligible air resistance or friction. This experiment highlights the principles of simple harmonic motion, periodic motion, and energy conservation.
WARNING: This experiment uses a hedgehog instead of a traditional ball purely as a creative and visual element in a virtual environment. No animals were harmed in the making of this project. The hedgehog is a digital representation and is used to make the experiment engaging and fun! #PendulumExperiment #PhysicsFun #ScienceProject games Dive into physics fun with my interactive Hedgehog Pendulum Experiment! ?⚙️ Explore here: ?✨
