pendulum(m,k,T,dt)

Simulation of a mathematical pendulum

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This function creates a simulation of a mathematical pendulum:
a ball of mass m [kg] is attached to a string of length L [m];
the standard gravity g=9.81 m/s^2;
air resitance is equal to F=-kv^2, where constant k is set by the user;
pendulum oscillates the time period 0..T s;
time step is dt. The outputs are:

a=angle
p=generalized momentum = m*L^2*a'
p/L= real momentum
f=video

example:
[a,p,f]=pendulum(1,0.3,10,0.01);
See a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCPQEAE68TU

Cite As

juhisteri (2026). pendulum(m,k,T,dt) (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/65292-pendulum-m-k-t-dt), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0