Simple Pendulum

Students test different variables to see which affect the period of a simple pendulum.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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Wireless Smart Gate

The Wireless Smart Gate has all the features of the wired Smart Gate plus the added flexibility of wireless connection to your data collection system.

Pendulum Clamp

Hang up to three pendula from precisely the same height.

Photogate Pendulum Set

Set of four pendula (brass, plastic, wood, and aluminum) that are ideal for PASCO’s Photogate Head and Photogate Accessory in timing experiments.

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This starter Lab Station includes the wireless motion, force, current and voltage sensors used to perform some of the key lab activities from the Physics Lab Station Investigations manual.

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