Pendulum

Pendulum

Determining the value of the gravitational field strength using a simple pendulum.

Part of the course: Mechanics β€” Motion, Forces & Measurement

Mission

Determining the value of the gravitational field strength using a simple pendulum.

Variables

What you change

  • Pendulum length

What you measure

  • Periodic time

What you keep constant

  • Swinging object
  • Angle with vertical

How You Can Run It

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