pendulum_comparison_ode, a MATLAB code which compares the linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.
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pendulum_comparison_ode is available in a MATLAB version.
pendulum_double_ode_movie, a MATLAB code which solves the double pendulum ordinary differential equation (ODE) for a given set of initial conditions and parameters, and makes a movie of the results.
pendulum_elastic_ode a MATLAB code which sets up and solves the ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a nonlinear elastic pendulum, with gravitational force G, spring constant K, unstretched length L, and mass M.
pendulum_nonlinear_exact, a MATLAB code which evaluates an exact formula for the solution of the the ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a nonlinear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.
pendulum_nonlinear_ode, sets up a system of ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a nonlinear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.
pendulum_ode, sets up a system of ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a linear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.
pendulum_ode_period, a MATLAB code which sets up and solves a system of ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a linear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G, in order to estimate the period of oscillation.