Waves, Oscillations, & Acoustics: Ring Physical Pendula

PIRA Class: 3A15.11

Purpose:

To observe and compare the motion of two identical (yet with different moments of inertia) ring pendula.

Description:

Two ring pendula are set into swinging motion and their motion’s frequencies are calculated and compared.

Equipment:

Two large ring pendula with magnetic blackboard mounts, stopwatch

Location:

Return to Waves, Oscillations, & Acoustics Demos