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What are the factors that affect the period of a torsional pendulum?
The period of a torsional pendulum is affected by the moment of inertia of the suspended object, the torsional spring constant, and the damping caused by air resistance or friction.
Explain what a torsional pendulum is and how it functions.
A torsional pendulum is a type of pendulum that consists of a disk or a rod suspended by a wire or a thin strip of material, which twists under the influence of a torque. It functions by exhibiting oscillatory motion as the wire or strip twists and untwists due to the restoring torque.
How is a torsional pendulum different from a simple pendulum?
A torsional pendulum differs from a simple pendulum in that it exhibits rotational motion instead of linear motion, and its restoring force is provided by the torsion of the suspending wire or strip instead of gravity.
