Rigid pendulum

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PIRA index: 3A15.20

Description

A ruler with different slots (to adjust height) acts as a rigid pendulum. A rod with a mass on its end can also act as a rigid pendulum.

Equipment

• rigid pendulum (ruler or bar)
• rod attachment

Instructions

Connect the rigid pendulum to the rod attachment. Shift the pendulum to a small angle from vertical and allow it to oscillate and demonstrate simple harmonic motion.

Keywords

adjustable, rigid pendulum, period, oscillation

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