[LINK] ChatGPT

[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

I just asked ChatGPT (again)

Me: what is a bravais pendulum

This is the answer

ChatGPT: A Brahma pendulum is a pendulum in which the oscillating mass 
is confined to move in a straight line instead of a circular arc. It is 
a simple device used to demonstrate the laws of simple harmonic motion 
and to study the effects of friction and air resistance on the motion of 
a pendulum. The pendulum consists of a weight (known as the bob) 
attached to a rod or string, which is suspended from a pivot point. When 
set into motion, the bob moves back and forth in a straight line, 
oscillating about the pivot point. The period of oscillation of a Brahma 
pendulum is determined by the length of the rod or string, the mass of 
the bob, and the force of gravity, and it is independent of the 
amplitude of the oscillations.

Me: are you sure that is a bravais pendulum

ChatGPT:  I apologize, it seems I made a mistake. There is no such thing 
as a "Brahvais pendulum." The pendulum I was referring to is called a 
"Brahma pendulum." I apologize for the confusion.

Me: I didn't know there was such a thing as a Brahma pendulum

ChatGPT:  Yes, a Brahma pendulum is a type of simple pendulum that is 
used for demonstrating the principles of simple harmonic motion. It is 
named after the Hindu god Brahma, who is often associated with creation 
and knowledge. The pendulum consists of a mass (the bob) attached to a 
rod or string that is suspended from a pivot point. When the pendulum is 
set into motion, it oscillates back and forth in a straight line, and 
the period of the oscillations is determined by the length of the rod or 
string, the mass of the bob, and the force of gravity. Brahma pendulums 
are often used in physics education to teach students about the laws of 
motion, and they can also be used to study the effects of friction and 
air resistance on the motion of a pendulum.

I looked up "Brahma pendulum" using Duckduckgo and found nothing.

Bing, the same

Google, the same

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Regards
brd

Bernard Robertson-Dunn
Canberra Australia
email: brd at iimetro.com.au