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G1-14: PENDULA WITH DIFFERENT MASSES

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the independence of the period of a pendulum from the mass of the bob.

DESCRIPTION: Four geometrically identical pendula have bobs made from lead, brass, stainless steel, and aluminum, respectively. Their periods are the same.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3A10.17)

EQUIPMENT: Pre-assembled set of four pendula.

SETUP TIME: None.


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