Physical Pendula Periods

3A15.20A | meter stick rack
Catalog: 
3A15.20A
Location: 
meter stick rack
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Setup Time: 
5 minutes
Instructors: 
Chamberlin
  • Three physical pendula pivot from the end. The lengths are in a ratio of 1, 2 to
    Three physical pendula pivot from the end. The lengths are in a ratio of 1, 2 to 4.
  • demonstration image
  • demonstration image
Date Added: 
Friday, May 16, 2003 - 12:00am
Description: 

Three physical pendula in lengths of 1, 2 and 4 compare period. Meter sticks .5m, 1m and 2m are used.

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