Potential energy relative to the bottom position is: U = MGH =
MGL[1-cos(theta)] where theta is measured to the vertical. Amplitude: A =
Lsin(theta). Increasing L results in increasing A. Where is the equation
below coming from?
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Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Queston: simple pendulum lengthen suspension.