Compound Pendulum (Noun)
Meaning
Pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A compound pendulum is a type of pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis, often used in physics experiments to demonstrate rotational motion.
- The compound pendulum was carefully set up in the lab to measure the effects of air resistance on its motion.
- In the experiment, a compound pendulum was used to demonstrate the relationship between the moment of inertia and the period of oscillation.
- The compound pendulum consisted of a metal rod with a weight attached to one end, allowing it to rotate freely around a horizontal axis.
- By analyzing the motion of a compound pendulum, physicists can gain insights into the fundamental laws of rotational motion and gravity.