Coupled Oscillation

Equations

The equation of motion for a coupled pendulums.

equation 5-1,2
(5.1), (5.2)

Watch normal modes and transfer of energy between pendulums.

Simulation

ParameterDescription
kSpring constant between x1 ans x2
x1x1Initial position of pendulum1 (rad)
x2x2Initial position of pendulum2 (rad)
timeObservation time (sec)

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SAKURAI, Masashi: E-mail : m.sakurai@cmt.phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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