pendulum_ode_test

pendulum_ode_test, a MATLAB code which calls pendulum_ode(), which sets up the ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a linear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.

Licensing:

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Related Data and Programs:

pendulum_ode, a MATLAB code which sets up the ordinary differential equations (ODE) that represent the behavior of a linear pendulum of length L under a gravitational force of strength G.

Source Code:

• pendulum_ode_test.m, calls all the tests.
• pendulum_ode_test.sh, runs all the tests.
• pendulum_ode_test.txt, the output file.

• pendulum_ode23.m, uses ode23() to solve the problem.
• pendulum_ode23_theta.png, a plot of the angular deflection over time.
• pendulum_ode23_thetadot.png, a plot of the angular velocity over time.
• pendulum_ode23_energy.png, a plot of the pendulum energy over time.