Question

The Angular Inertia of the pendulum consists of its:
(A). Shape
(B). Mass (Weight)
(C). Length
(D). Gravity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (B) only
• (A) and (C) only
• (B) and (C) only
• (B) and (D) only

Hint:

Remember, angular inertia relates to how mass is distributed relative to the axis of rotation and the physical length of the pendulum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The angular inertia (moment of inertia) of a pendulum depends on its mass (B) and the length (C) of the pendulum.

• Mass: A heavier pendulum creates more inertia, which influences its oscillatory motion.
• Length: The distance from the pivot point to the center of mass affects the torque and angular displacement.

Shape (A) and Gravity (D) influence pendulum dynamics but are not direct contributors to angular inertia.

This concept is critical in understanding the motion of pendulums in physics and engineering.