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3a10.10 Simple Pendulum

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the simple harmonic motion of a simple pendulum.

DESCRIPTION: A mass on a string is displaced from equilibrium and released to undergo SHM.  Change the length to change the period of oscillation.

EQUIPMENT:  Simple pendulum as photographed.

SETUP NOTES: Stored in mechanics.

 

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/22/2000