Instructions:
The pendula can be all swung together or two at a time. A simple pendula is sometimes mounted beside it to compare the period of the physical pendula to that of a simple pendula.
The meter sticks are separated by segments of a soda straw.
Purpose:
To compare the periods of physical pendula.
Parts:
.5 m stick
1 m stick
2 m stick
long screwdriver
soda straw
P3212 clamp
2 rods
right angle clamp