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Simple Pendulum
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A bob on a string hanging from a stand exhibits simple harmonic motion for small angles.


Fishbane Chapter:   13.5
HRW 9th:   15.06
Reese Chapter:   7.6
RHK 5th:   17.5
SJ 3rd Chapter:   12.4
PIRA DCS classification:   3A10.100

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