Modeling A Pendulum

The Phet Computer Simulations by University Of Colorado can be used to model a simple pendulum.
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You can use this computer model to easily vary the length and mass of the pendulum, the gravity acting on the pendulum, and the friction on the pendulum.  You can measure the period for various lengths, mass, gravity, and friction.  Observe the velocity vectors and energy of the system.

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