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Double Pendulum

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How is a double pendulum different from a simple pendulum?

a: It does not obey the conservation of energy Explanation

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b: Both are the same Explanation

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c: Double pendulums have periodic motion while a simple pendulum does not Explanation

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d: Double pendulums show both linear and non-linear motion Explanation

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At what angle does the double pendulum show non-linear behaviour?

a: At large angles Explanation

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b: At small angles Explanation

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c: It is independent of the angle Explanation

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d: Both a) and b). Explanation

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Which one of the following is the Euler-Lagrange equation of motion?

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What method is used to solve the equations of motion of a double pendulum?

a: Newton-Rhapson method Explanation

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b: Runge-Kutta method Explanation

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c: Bisection method Explanation

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d: Gaussian elimination method Explanation

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What kind of trajectory does a double pendulum generate for small angles?

a: Lissajous curves Explanation

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b: Halo curves Explanation

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c: Spiral curves Explanation

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d: Elliptical curves Explanation

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