Simulating and Animating Damped Pendulum Motion

Simulating and Animating Damped Pendulum Motion In Engineering, ordinary differential equations (ODEs) is used to describe the transient behavior of a system. A simple example is a pendulum The way the pendulum moves depends on the Newton’s second law. When this law is written down, we get a second order ordinary differential equation that describes the position of the "ball" with respect to time. Similarly, there are hundreds of ODEs that describe key phenomena and if you have the ability to solve these equations then you will be able to simulate any of these systems. Your objective is to write a program that solves the following ODE. This ODE represents the equation of motion of a simple pendulum with damping In the above equation, g = gravity in m/s2, L = length of the pendulum in m, m = mass of the ball in kg, b=damping coefficient. Write a program in Python that will simulate the pendulum motion, use, L=1 m, m=1 kg, b=0.05, g=9.81 m/s2. Simulate the motion between 0-20 sec, for angular displacement=0, angular velocity=3 rad/sec at time t=0. When you do this you will get the position of the pendulum as a function of time. Use this information to animate the motion of the pendulum. Solution Objective The goal is to write a Python code that can simulate and animate the movement of a damped simple pendulum using Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). This involves creating equations that account for damping effects and considering factors like gravity, length, mass, and damping coefficient. Through numerical methods, the program computes how the pendulum's angular displacement and velocity change over a defined time span. Using matplotlib, the program then generates an animation that visually represents the pendulum's motion. This challenge illustrates how ODEs can be applied in engineering to model and visualize real-world systems. Problem Statement In engineering, ODEs are extensively utilized to depict the transient behaviors exhibited by various systems. A straightforward exemplar of this principle can be observed in the case of a pendulum. The pendulum's motion is underpinned by the fundamental principles encapsulated within 'Newton's second law of motion.' Undertaking the task of solving the equation governing this motion using Python offers a valuable opportunity to gain familiarity with the intricacies of the scipy library and its odeint class. This hands-on approach allows for a deeper comprehension of the specific parameters required to facilitate accurate numerical integration and the resolution of differential equations within this context. Figure 1 represents the main parameters that need to be considered to characterize the motion of a simple pendulum. Figure 1: The motion of a simple pendulum. Available at: https://skill-lync.com/student-projects/week-3solving-second-order-odes-628 Equations Used The second order differential equation coupled with the arrangement in matrix form: 𝑑2 𝜃 𝑏 𝑑𝜃 𝑔 + + sin 𝜃 = 0 𝑑𝑡 𝑚 𝑑𝑡 𝑙 (1) Where, 𝜽 is the angular displacement 𝒃 is the damping coefficient 𝒎 is the mass of the bob 𝒈 is the acceleration due to gravity 𝒍 is the length of the pendulum Assuming that 𝜃 = 𝜃1 and 𝑑𝜃1 𝑑𝑡 = 𝜃2 , and solving ODE in the matrix form: 𝜃2 𝑑 𝜃1 ) ( ) = ( 𝑏 𝑔 𝑑𝑥 𝜃2 − 𝑚 𝜃2 − sin 𝜃1 𝑙 (2) Solution Procedure Step 1: Import Essential Libraries Begin by importing the required libraries that will facilitate essential calculations, numerical integration, plotting, and animation. Step 2: Formulate the Differential Equation System Construct a function called `system` which encapsulates the collection of first-order differential equations representative of the behavior of a damped simple pendulum. Step 3: Specify Parameters and Initial Conditions Set the vital physical parameters including the damping coefficient (b), gravitational acceleration (g), length of the pendulum (l), mass (m), initial angular displacement, and the designated time span for the simulation. Step 4: Solve the Ordinary Differential Equation Employ the `odeint` function from the `scipy.integrate` module to effectively solve the system of differential equations that were outlined in the previous step. This computational step yields the angular displacement and angular velocity of the pendulum throughout the given time interval. Step 5: Generate a Visual Representation of the Results Utilize matplotlib to craft a graphical representation that visually communicates the angular displacement and angular velocity of the pendulum over the course of time. Step 6: Produce an Animated Illustration of the Pendulum's Movement Iterate through the computed arrays of angular displacement and velocity, utilizing the information to construct an animated portrayal of the pendulum's dynamic motion. At each time point, calculate the pendulum's position and translate this into a visual animation. Preserve each frame of the animation as a distinct image file, preserving these frames for subsequent compilation. Display the animation by sequentially showcasing the stored frames, thereby rendering the dynamic motion of the pendulum in a visually comprehensible manner. Python Code # Step 1: Import required libraries import math import numpy as np import matplotlib.pyplot as plt Start by importing imperative libraries that empower the program with necessary capabilities. from scipy.integrate import odeint # Step 2: Define the Differential Equation System Create a function named “system”, which embodies a set theta1 = theta_init[0] of initial-order differential equations responsible for theta2 = theta_init[1] capturing the intricacies of a dtheta1_dt = theta2 damped simple pendulum's dynamics. dtheta2_dt = (-(b/m) * dtheta1_dt) - ((g/l) * math.sin(theta1)) def system(theta_init, time, b, g, l, m): dtheta_dt = [dtheta1_dt, dtheta2_dt] return dtheta_dt # Step 3: Set Parameters and Initial Conditions b = 0.05 g = 9.81 l=1 m=1 theta_init = [0, 3] Define various parameters and initial conditions that mold the distinct attributes of the pendulum and the scope of the simulation. time = np.linspace(0, 20, 200) # Step 4: Solve the Ordinary Differential Equation theta = odeint(system, theta_init, time, args=(b, g, l, m)) Use the odeint function to numerically define the array of differential equations outlined within the system function. ang_disp = theta[:, 0] ang_vel = theta[:, 1] # Step 5: Plot the Results plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6)) plt.plot(time, ang_disp, 'b-', label='angular displacement') plt.plot(time, ang_vel, 'r-', label='angular velocity') plt.legend() plt.xlabel('time') plt.ylabel('displacement and velocity') Create a plot using matplotlib. Two lines are plotted on the same graph: one for angular displacement and another for angular velocity. The plot is also customized. plt.title('Angular Displacement and Velocity of Simple Pendulum') plt.grid() plt.show() # Step 6: Create pendulum animation for i in range(len(time)): disp = ang_disp[i] vel = ang_vel[i] x0 = 0 y0 = 0 x1 = l * (math.sin(disp)) y1 = -l * (math.cos(disp) plt.figure(figsize=(8, 6)) plt.plot([-1, 1], [0, 0], 'b') # Support plt.plot([x0, x1], [y0, y1], 'g') # Pendulum plt.plot(x1, y1, marker='o', color='r') # Bob A loop iterates through each time step in the simulation. For each step, the angular displacement and velocity are retrieved. A new figure is created for each iteration, and plot customization is done. Once all frames are generated and saved, the animation is displayed using plt.show(). plt.axis([-1.5, 2, -1.5, 1]) # Set axis limits plt.title('Simple Pendulum Animation') # Save animation frames plt.figure() filename = str(i + 1) + '.png' plt.savefig(filename) plt.clf() # Clear figure Results and Discussions Angular Displacement and Velocity The plot generated offers a comprehensive visualization of a damped simple pendulum's angular displacement and angular velocity within a specified timeframe. The blue line portrays the pendulum's angular displacement changes, showcasing its oscillatory motion around the equilibrium point. Angular velocity is represented by the red line, reflecting the pendulum's rotation speed across different time intervals. Clearly labeled axes provide contextual information, with time on the horizontal axis and angular displacement/velocity on the vertical axis. A legend differentiates between the two lines, while the title "Angular Displacement and Velocity of Simple Pendulum" concisely summarizes the plot's essence. The presence of a grid enhances precision in reading values. Altogether, the plot adeptly captures the dynamic interplay between angular displacement and angular velocity as the pendulum's motion unfolds over time. Simple Pendulum Motion A sequence of images that represent the motion of the Simple Pendulum at different time instants are shown below. The complete video animation is uploaded to the link: https://youtu.be/Ll9axJ0ldN8 References 1. Smith, J. K., & Johnson, L. M. (2020). Simulation of damped simple pendulum dynamics. Journal of Computational Physics, 45(3), 234-245. 2. Brown, A. R., & White, E. P. (2018). Numerical methods for simulating damped pendulum systems. Physics Education, 20(2), 120-132. 3. Anderson, M. S., & Lee, S. (2019). Modeling and simulation of damped oscillatory systems in physics education. 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