Physics 101 Learning Object created to help other students understand damped oscillations with a simple pendulum.

1. Physics 101 Learning Object – Jungle Trouble
Tarzan (80kg) is swinging from a tree by a
24m long rope of negligible mass, starting
with initial angle of 15 degrees. After his
first swing, Tarzan’s amplitude is now 80%
of his initial amplitude. Assuming Tarzan
does not add energy to his swing, how many
oscillations can he make before he will be
unable to land on a branch 1 meter below, and 3 meters away from the
equilibrium position of the rope?