Department - Author 1
Physics Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Physics
Date
7-2012
Primary Advisor
Matthew Moelter
Abstract/Summary
The exploration of a nonlinear mechanical system, the Double Pendulum, a physical pendulum on the end of a physical pendulum, using analytic and experimental approaches. Also included discussion of the design and construction of the Double Pendulum apparatus to work with Vernier LabPro and LoggerPro. The apparatus outputs live data of the angles to a LoggerPro which collects and produces time evolution graphs as well as a corresponding animation lending itself to comparison with theoretical models. Normal mode frequencies are found both analytically and experimentally for the the general (real) double pendulum. Examples of both simple (periodic) and complex (chaotic) behavior are presented.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/physsp/60
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