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Linearization of the simple pendulum

  • Cadwell L
  • Boyko E
American Journal of Physics (1991) 59(11) 979-981
DOI: 10.1119/1.16655
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Abstract

A new method is described to obtain the leading correction to the simple harmonic approximation of a simple pendulum for large-angle motion using an analytical and geometric approach.

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Cadwell, L. H., & Boyko, E. R. (1991). Linearization of the simple pendulum. American Journal of Physics, 59(11), 979–981. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.16655

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