Simple Pendulum

Students use a photogate and pendulum to determine the physical properties of a simple pendulum that affect its period, and then use their data to support a mathematical model relating period to pendulum arm length.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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	Simple Pendulum (Student Designed)	90.84 KB
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Standards Correlations

IB^® Topics	AP^® Topics
4.1; 9.1	3.B.3.1; 3.B.3.2; 3.B.3.3

Featured Equipment

Ohaus Scout SKX Balance 2200g

Four Scale Meter Stick

Wireless Smart Gate

Black Thread (3 pack)

Pendulum Clamp

Aluminum Table Clamp

Photogate Pendulum Set

Stainless Steel Rod, 90 cm

Support

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