2011
DOI: 10.1119/1.3535583
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Instability of a constrained pendulum system

Abstract: Linear perturbation analysis is used to determine the natural frequency of two pendulums connected by a rod. The analysis indicates a zone of instability in what looks like a stable system. The paradoxical phenomenon is explained, and a simple experiment confirms the instability.

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“…This expression is then verified empirically in section 4, where we describe a set of measurements designed to assess the impact of each of the key parameters. Our experience shows that the trapezoidal pendulum is easy to construct from common household items, making it an ideal 1 It has come to our attention when preparing the proofs of this manuscript that a related system involving rigid pendula has been considered theoretically by Ramachandra et al [6]; however, their system is limited to the case where b = l only, and is solved via a linearised 5 × 5 matrix eigenvalue problem derived using Lagrangian mechanics. Our system is thus more general, and our theory far simpler (with the further advantage that it is supported by experimental data).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This expression is then verified empirically in section 4, where we describe a set of measurements designed to assess the impact of each of the key parameters. Our experience shows that the trapezoidal pendulum is easy to construct from common household items, making it an ideal 1 It has come to our attention when preparing the proofs of this manuscript that a related system involving rigid pendula has been considered theoretically by Ramachandra et al [6]; however, their system is limited to the case where b = l only, and is solved via a linearised 5 × 5 matrix eigenvalue problem derived using Lagrangian mechanics. Our system is thus more general, and our theory far simpler (with the further advantage that it is supported by experimental data).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Для такой физической системы изучены равновесные решения, зависящие от параметров β, μ, и исследована устойчивость модифицированной модели для длинных маятников в линейном приближении. Следует отметить, что устойчивость системы взаимодействующих маятников с пересекающимися стержнями, содержащими жестко скрепленные массы, изучалась в работе [6].…”
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