Large Amplitude Pendulum

Explore the oscillatory motion of a physical pendulum for both small and large amplitudes and discover the dependence of the period of a pendulum on its amplitude. Waveforms are examined for angular displacement, velocity and acceleration.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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