What are the physical and medical applications of the simple pendulum experiment?

1- Walking: Some aspects of walking can be analyzed in terms of the simple harmonic motion of a pendulum. The motion of one foot in each step can be considered as approximately a half-cycle of a simple harmonic motion.

2- Energy Expended in Running: During each step of the run, the

leg is accelerated to a maximum angular velocity ωmax. In our

pendulum model, this maximum angular velocity is reached as the

foot swings past the vertical position =0.

3- Carrying Loads.