Variable-g Pendulum

This experiment explores the dependence of the period of a simple pendulum on the acceleration due to gravity.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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Variable-g Pendulum Experiment

Variable-g Pendulum Experiment

The complete solution for exploring the dependence of the period of a simple pendulum on the acceleration due to gravity and on the length and amplitude of the pendulum.

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