I have bar whose motion (variation of theta with time ) is described by the equation in the diagram attached. Which software tools can I use to simulate the motion of the bar?
Maybe "Interactive Physics" (IP) software can perform the proposed simulation:
http://www.design-simulation.com/ip/
Older versions of IP (2000) had MS Excel connection, however, if this function has been suppressed, you may need to use the advanced version of the program:
Working Model 2d - http://www.design-simulation.com/WM2D/index.php
Please, check with Design Simulation Technologies, Inc for features of each software and pricing.