Need Help with C Assignment to Compute a Pendulum's Motion?

[Shukie]

Homework Statement

The assignment is to compute the motion of a pendulum in C. The relevant information is listed in this document: http://home.orange.nl/~kuip3148/pendulum.c
It says which values to use for the variables, the relevant equations and has the value of NSTEPS, DT and PRINTEVERY. I have a step by step guide to solving this problem as well in Mathematica:

http://home.orange.nl/~kuip3148/Pendulum-assignment.nb

The Attempt at a Solution

The first thing I need to do is make a loop that runs NSTEPS times. Given my total lack of C knowledge, I run into a problem straight away. How can I make such a loop?

 

[mathmate]

I suggest you get a beginner's book to learning C to get the step by step basics. At the same time, you may want to install a c-compiler on your computer, such as Dev-C++, Borland, or Visual Studio express, they are all free and available from Bloodshed, Borland or Microsoft respectively.
Here is the help you asked for, and hope that helps.

int i;
... (define NSTEPS and other variables)

for(i=0;i<NSTEPS;i++)
{
... your code here
}

 

[Mene]

I would recommend seeking help from a computer scientist or experienced programmer to assist with the technical aspects of writing code in C. They will be able to guide you through the process of creating a loop and implementing the relevant equations for the pendulum motion. Additionally, studying the step-by-step guide in Mathematica can help you understand the logic behind the code and how it can be translated into C. It may also be helpful to consult online resources or textbooks on C programming to gain a better understanding of the language. Remember to test your code and make any necessary adjustments to ensure accurate results. Good luck with your assignment!