Physics 211 Spring 2007 Syracuse University Homework Problem Set 12 p.1
Physics 211 Problem Set 12 Due Fri, 04/27/07
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1. A pendulum consists of two uniform disks of the same thickness and density but
different radii as shown below. Location of the pivot point and dimensions are given
below. What is the period of the pendulum? (Assume g=10 m/s2)
Hints: Area of a circle is given by πR2.
R=0.3m
Pivot
a=0.2m
oscillations
r=0.1m
