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What is the difference Between a Simple Pendulum and a Compound Pendulum?


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Differences between a Simple Pendulum and a Compound Pendulum:

Simple Pendulum

Compound Pendulum

1.The dimensions of the oscillating mass are much smaller than the distance between the axis of suspension and the centre of gravity.The dimensions of the oscillating mass are comparable to the distance between the axis of suspension and the centre of gravity.
2.The length is the only physical property that influences its period. The period is unaffected by the object's mass.The period is determined by the object's mass and how that mass is distributed.

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