A Simple Pendulum consists of a small, heavy ball (bob) suspended from a fixed point by a light, inextensible string. It is the classic example of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) studied in Class 11 Physics.
Formula: T = 2π√(L/g).
Depends on: Length (L) and Gravity (g).
Independent of: Mass of bob and amplitude (for small oscillations).
Isochronism: Same time period for different amplitudes — the principle Galileo discovered.
The time period (T) is the time taken for the pendulum to complete one full oscillation (swing left and return right).
Formula: T = 2π√(L/g)
Where:
Factors that DO affect T:
Factors that do NOT affect T:
The time period of a simple pendulum is given by T = 2π√(L/g), where L is the length of the string and g is the acceleration due to gravity. It does not depend on the mass of the bob.
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