Pendulum

Definition

A pendulum refers to an object suspended from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth under gravity's influence, following an arc-shaped path.

Related terms

Periodic Motion: Any motion that repeats itself in equal intervals of time. Pendulum motion is an example of periodic motion.

Length: The distance between the pivot point and the center of mass of a pendulum. It affects the period of the pendulum's oscillation.

Damping: The process by which energy is gradually lost from a system, causing the amplitude of oscillations to decrease over time.