Product Summary
This set of six objects is perfect for studying Physical Pendulums, Moments of Inertia, and the Parallel Axis Theorem. Each piece fastens directly to a Rotary Motion Sensor to measure the object’s acceleration due to an applied torque, or the period when the pendulum freely oscillates.
Each piece is made from 1/4 inch-thick aluminum plate.
How It Works
Apply a known torque and measure the angular acceleration to calculate the moment of inertia of the object. Multiple holes in the plate allow investigation of the Parallel Axis Theorem.
What's Included
- 1x Solid Disk
- 1x Thick Ring
- 1x Thin Ring
- 1x Offset Hole
- 1x Pendulum Bar
- 1x Irregular Shape
- 6x Mounting Screws
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Physical Pendulum Set.
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College / Physics
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...
