A simple pendulum is a heavy point mass (known as bob) suspended from a rigid support by a massless and inextensible string. No, the pendulum used in pendulum clock is not a simple pendulum because the simple pendulum is an ideal case. We cannot have a heavy mass having theRead More →
Pendulum or Weights Pendulums are the oscillating objects seen in long-case clocks and are most prominent feature associated with antique clocks. A pendulum or weight is suspended from a pivot so that they oscillate. What type of energy does a grandfather clock use? The swinging of a pendulum is poweredRead More →
When the pendulum stops briefly at the top of its swing, the kinetic energy is zero, and all the energy of the system is in potential energy. When the pendulum swings back down, the potential energy is converted back into kinetic energy. The truly conserved quantity is the sum ofRead More →
Pendulum Summoning isn’t the overpowered technique that has ruined the game. While it does have some incredible perks that can drive players crazy, there are cards that are designed to counter it. Take a look at your deck and make a few adjustments. Can you respond to a pendulum summon?Read More →
A metronome, from ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) and νέμω (némo, “I manage”, “I lead”), is a device that produces an audible click or other sound at a regular interval that can be set by the user, typically in beats per minute (BPM). Is metronome an inverted pendulum? Setup: TheRead More →