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How to model a string with mass using Python

In this video, we show how to model a string with mass using Python, breaking down the physics, equations, and numerical approach step by step. Learn how to represent distributed mass, apply forces, ...
A basic pendulum is a mass at the end of a string that swings back and forth. It seems simple, and it appears in most introductory physics textbooks. But it's not a trivial problem to solve for the ...