Synchronous Pendulums and Aliasing

Authors

  • Jia-Cherng Chong Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Wing-Fook Chong
  • Hood-Hong Ley Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Keywords:

Pendulum wave, physics education, aliasing,

Abstract

We present the construction, mathematical relation and simulation of a 16-bob pendulum wave machine (PWM). Following small angle approximation, the PWM is a useful teaching aid to demonstrate free oscillations and periodic motion; it can also illustrate effects of aliasing in physics and engineering. The duration of pattern cycle is adjusted with a set of pendulum lengths that are dictated by a non-linear function followed by the outline of the PWM design aspects.

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Author Biographies

Jia-Cherng Chong, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Advanced Photonics Science Institute, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, PhD candidate

Hood-Hong Ley, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. PhD candidate.

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Published

22-12-2014

How to Cite

Chong, J.-C., Chong, W.-F., & Ley, H.-H. (2014). Synchronous Pendulums and Aliasing. Journal of Science and Technology, 6(2). Retrieved from https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/JST/article/view/941

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2014): Journal of Science and Technology

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