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The Conical Pendulum
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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?

A hollow cone

If string length is ll and angle with vertical is θ\theta, what is the radius rr?

r=lsin⁡θr = l \sin \theta

What is the vertical component of tension TT in the string?

Tcos⁡θT \cos \theta

What equation represents vertical equilibrium for a conical pendulum bob of mass mm?

Tcos⁡θ=mgT \cos \theta = mg

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 ω\omega?

2πω\frac{2\pi}{\omega}

What constraint does tension create when a string can go slack?

Tension must be non-negative

What units must angular speed ω\omega be in when using the formulas?

Radians per second

When angle θ\theta is from vertical, which trig function gives horizontal component?

sin⁡θ\sin \theta

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