Compound Pendulum

UFUG 1501

UFUG 1503

Location:

PL2 Newton Lab

Instructor:

Zehao, Pan

Instructions:

This experiment 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 and to find the acceleration of gravity. In addition, the period of oscillation of a physical pendulum will be measured and used to calculate the rotational inertia of the pendulum, which is also determined by measuring the mass and the dimensions of the pendulum.

Equipment:

Large rod stand, 45 cm long steel rod, physical pendulum set, rotary motion sensor, 850 universal interface, Pasco capstone, vernier caliper, electronic balance.