Simple Pendulum

Drag the bob and release — see how period changes with length

Length (px)160

How It Works

A simple pendulum's period depends only on its length and gravity: T = 2π√(L/g)

The mass of the bob doesn't matter at all! This is why grandfather clocks use pendulums — they're incredibly consistent timekeepers.

Drag the bob to any angle and release. Adjust the length slider and watch the period change.