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G2-28: COUPLED PENDULA WITH VARIABLE DRIVER

PURPOSE: To show that the maximum coupling occurs between pendula of the same length.

DESCRIPTION: Adjust the length of the driver pendulum, on the left, so that it will couple to either of the other two. Coupling occurs through movement in the frame.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3A70.20)

EQUIPMENT: Coupled pendulum apparatus with two fixed pendula and one adjustable pendulum, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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