The Conical Pendulum (AQA A-Level Further Maths): Quizzes
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How does a conical pendulum's motion differ from an ordinary pendulum?
How does a conical pendulum's motion differ from an ordinary pendulum?
It moves in a horizontal circle
What 3D shape does the string trace out as the bob rotates?
What 3D shape does the string trace out as the bob rotates?
A hollow cone
If string length is and angle with vertical is , what is the radius ?
If string length is and angle with vertical is , what is the radius ?
What is the vertical component of tension in the string?
What is the vertical component of tension in the string?
What equation represents vertical equilibrium for a conical pendulum bob of mass ?
What equation represents vertical equilibrium for a conical pendulum bob of mass ?
Which force provides the centripetal force for horizontal circular motion?
Which force provides the centripetal force for horizontal circular motion?
The horizontal component of tension
What is the period (time for one revolution) if angular speed is ?
What is the period (time for one revolution) if angular speed is ?
What constraint does tension create when a string can go slack?
What constraint does tension create when a string can go slack?
Tension must be non-negative
What units must angular speed be in when using the formulas?
What units must angular speed be in when using the formulas?
Radians per second
