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Above: The equation which I used to calculate the point mass analysis.
Point Mass Analysis
Point Mass Analysis
In order to calculate the Point mass analysis, I needed to measure the mass of the pendulum, as well as measure the length between the center of mass and rotation point, and the lengths between each bolt hole and the rotation point.
My prediction based off my calculations was 0.5353 seconds.
Above: The equations which I used to calculate the inertial analysis.
Inertial Analysis
Inertial Analysis
While calculating the inertial analysis, I utilized the lengths between the bolt holes and rotation point, the length between the venter of mass and the rotation point, as well as the mass of the pendulum.
My prediction based off my calculations was 0.5365 seconds
Include a diagram, equations and the numerical analysis to predict what the oscillation frequency or oscillation time is of your clock based on inertial analysis.
Two-dimensional Simulation Analysis
Two-dimensional Simulation Analysis
In WM2D, the program simulated how fast my pendulum design would swing back and forth.
My prediction based off the computer program was about 0.625 seconds. Ultimately, the computer predictions were the closest to my average actual time, which was about 0.64 seconds. Leaving me with a 2.14% error.
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