Interactive Differential Equations
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How to use the Pendulums Tool

Click the mouse on [Linear (SHO)], [Simple Nonlinear], [Damped Nonlinear], or [Forced Damped] to select a pendulum model.

Setting Initial Conditions

  • Click the mouse on the phase plane to set the initial conditions for a trajectory.

Time Series Buttons

  • The buttons labeled
    [Position]
    [Velocity]
    [Acceleration]
    turn the time series graphs on and off.

Other Buttons

  • [Clear] removes all trajectories from the graph.
  • [Pause] stops a trajectory without canceling it.
  • [Continue] resumes the motion of a paused trajectory.

 

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