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Revision as of 15:11, 16 March 2021

Back to 1M - Work and Energy
PIRA index: 1M40.10

Description

The amplitude of an oscillating pendulum will not increase (the bowling ball will not hit the person's face).

Equipment

  • ladder and rod arrangement
  • bowling ball pendulum attached to rod.

Instructions

Have a demonstrator kneel about 3 feet from the resting bowling ball. Bring the bowling ball up to the demonstrator's face and release it. The ball will oscillate but its amplitude will not increase.

Keywords

bowling, ball, pendulum, oscillation, amplitude

Images & Movies


https://youtu.be/O0PpbDzr_qE