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Length of Pendulum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The length of a pendulum is the distance from the pivot point to the center of mass of the object that swings back and forth.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Unit 6

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