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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 7 – Oscillations
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Physical Pendulum Angular Acceleration

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Two physical pendulums, A and B, have identical masses and an identical distance d between the pivot and the center of mass. The moment of inertia of pendulum A is twice that of pendulum B. If both are displaced by the same small angle from their equilibrium positions, what is the ratio of the initial angular acceleration of pendulum A to that of pendulum B?

A

2

B

1/2

C

1/4

D

1

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