Simulation of the Dynamics of a Plane Pendulum with Positional Dependent Torque

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Abstract

We investigate the dynamics of a plane pendulum with positional dependent driving torque as would be produced by a horizontally directed force exerted on the pendulum bob. We compare and contrast this with the well known dynamics of a standard plane pendulum. In particular we compare the bifurcation diagrams of the two systems and look at the effects of the driving amplitude.

*We thank NSF DMR-0649112 and The College of Wooster for their support.

Authors

  • Todd McAlpine

    • Ohio Northern University
  • Alison Huff

    • The College of Wooster