Moveable Pendulum


About

Physics-based simulation of a pendulum attached to a moveable support point or "anchor block". The support point is assumed to be so massive that it is not affected by the pendulum.

You can drag the anchor block or pendulum with your mouse. Change parameters like gravity, pendulum length, damping, etc. The amplitude and frequency parameters apply a periodic up/down vibrating force.

Try dragging the anchor point by clicking near it with your mouse. Whip it around quickly back and forth -- does the pendulum behave like you would expect?