How To Stop Structures from SHAKING: LEGO Saturn V Tuned Mass Damper

The video explores the physics of preventing tall structures from swaying, using LEGO Saturn V rockets as a demonstration. It explains how tall objects behave like upside-down pendulums and introduces the concept of tuned mass dampers, which use energy swapping to reduce oscillations. The video also highlights real-world applications of tuned mass dampers in skyscrapers, power lines, and other engineering fields.

Explain how the concept of an upside-down pendulum relates to tall buildings.

Describe the phenomenon that occurs when two pendulums are connected by a spring.

What factors determine the natural frequency of swaying in a tall object?

What is the main purpose of a tuned mass damper in tall structures?

How do tuned mass dampers help in reducing vibrations in structures like skyscrapers?