Pendulum (Atwood Machine)

The Pendulum Atwood Machine combines a pendulum and a movable mass connected by a string over a pulley. When one side's weight changes or the pendulum swings, it causes the other to move, illustrating principles of rotational and linear motion. It demonstrates how forces and acceleration interplay in systems with rotating and swinging components, helping visualize concepts like torque, equilibrium, and conservation of momentum. It’s a valuable tool in physics for understanding dynamic systems involving both swinging and linear movement, making complex motion principles tangible through observable, coordinated oscillations and shifts in mass.