πͺ Pendulum Planet Explorer
Discover how gravity affects pendulum motion across the solar system
βοΈ Controls
Time Period Time for one complete swing (back and forth)
2.01 s
Oscillations Number of complete swings
0
Gravity Gravitational acceleration on this planet
9.81 m/sΒ²
π Learn
π¬ The Formula
T = 2Οβ(L/g)
T = 2Οβ(1.00/9.81) = 2.01 s
π About Earth
Earth's gravity is 9.81 m/sΒ² - our reference point for measuring gravity on other worlds. A 1-meter pendulum completes one swing in about 2 seconds here.
π‘ Did You Know?
Mass doesn't matter! A heavy bob swings at the same rate as a light one. Only length and gravity affect the period.
β‘ Period Comparison
Planet A
Period
2.01 s
Gravity
9.81 m/sΒ²
Planet B
Period
4.94 s
Gravity
1.62 m/sΒ²
1.00 m
π Observation: The pendulum on the Moon swings about 2.5x slower than on Earth due to lower gravity!