JOURNAL ARTICLE

Minimum Distance That a Pendulum Bob Wraps Once Around a Post.

  • Published In: Physics Teacher, 2024, v. 62, n. 7. P. 548 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jia, Ping; Li, Hong; Yan, Bixing 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses an intriguing physics challenge involving a pendulum and a bottom post. The challenge is to determine the minimum distance that allows the pendulum ball and string to wrap once around the post. The article presents a theoretical solution and describes an experimental approach to investigate the issue. The experimental results show a linear relationship between the distance and a specific equation, and the results match well with the theoretical values. The article concludes that this problem is an interesting project for students to explore in school. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Physics Teacher. 2024/10, Vol. 62, Issue 7, p548
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-921X
  • DOI:10.1119/5.0145812
  • Accession Number:179869660
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