Physical Pendulum Period and Inertia

This experiment has two parts: 1. Period of a Thin Rod explores the dependence of the period of a physical pendulum (a uniform bar) on the distance between the pivot point and the center of mass of the physical pendulum. 2. In Physical Pendulum Rotational Inertia, the period of oscillation of a physical pendulum will be measured and used to calculate the rotational inertia of the pendulum. The rotational inertia is also determined by measuring the mass and the dimensions of the pendulum.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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Physical Pendulum Experiment

The complete solution for determining the period of a physical pendulum. This complete solution is designed for use with PASCO Capstone Software.

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