A wooden ball is tied on a string 30cm long and oscillating like a pendulum.It is initially pulled back at 90° angle with the vertical,and is released with a push so that the ball reaches its maximum height back and fourth.It is reaches its maximum height again after 3 secondsfind its height 10 seconds after it was released.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
A wooden ball is tied on a string 30cm long and oscillating like a pendulum.It is initially pulled back at 90° angle with the vertical,and is released with a push so that the ball reaches its maximum height back and fourth.It is reaches its maximum height again after 3 secondsfind its height 10 seconds after it was released.
HINT. the height h(t) (in cm) of the ball at time t (in seconds) is given by h(t)=|30sin π/3(t- 3/2)| +12.
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