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3a95.33 Large Amplitude Pendulum

PURPOSE: To show non-linear motion.

DESCRIPTION: A physical pendulum is started with a large initial displacement.   The periodic motion is non-linear.

EQUIPMENT:  Physical pendulum, as photographed.

SETUP NOTES: None.
 

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/24/2000