College • High School / Physics

Physical Pendulum

A rod oscillates as a physical pendulum. The period is measured directly by the Rotary Motion Sensor, and the value is compared to the theoretical period calculated from the dimensions of the pendulum.

PreviewDownload

Student Files

32_Physical_Pendulum.cap 478.51 KB
32_Physical_Pendulum.docx 401.44 KB
32_Physical_Pendulum.pdf 569.94 KB

Teacher Files

Sign In to your PASCO account to access teacher files and sample data.

Featured Equipment

550 Universal Physics System

Universal 550 Physics Experiment Bundle

This system provides a complete set of labs for mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electromagnetism.

550 Universal Interface

550 Universal Interface

The 550 is fast, powerful, and incredibly affordable. It offers half the ports and many of the same features as our 850 Interface in a smaller package.

PASPORT Rotary Motion Sensor

The PASPORT Rotary Motion Sensor measures position, velocity, and angular and linear acceleration.

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

Copyright Disclaimer: Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 makes allowance for “fair use” for purposes of teaching, scholarship, education and research. Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO, is prohibited.
Source: Lab #32

Universal 550 Physics Experiment Manual

Physical Pendulum