====== The Period of a Pendulum (Part 1) ====== ---- ==== Common area ==== Paper drop: * Envelopes of pre-cut squares of paper (one per station) * Some envelopes contain 1" x 1" squares and some contain 2" x 2" squares. Do not mix sizes. Pendulum: * 2-m sticks * 1-m sticks * Rulers * Calipers * Protractors (mix of shapes and sizes) * Box of C-clamps (at least one per station) * Box of rods (at least two per station) * Box of 90-degree rod connectors (at least two per station) * Ring stands (at least one per station) * Tall rods on table clamps (at least one per station) * Leave some together, but disassemble some (to show that tall rods and clamps can be used separately as well) * Masses (solid round ones with hole in the center) * Mass clips * Scissors * String (one in the "string dispenser" and a few extra rolls) * Tape (a couple rolls) * Balances (two per room) As this is the first lab of the course, make sure all the computers are clean and ready to go. * Make sure the desktop of "student" account is clear. * Make sure Google Chrome is the default browser and starts on the wiki homepage when opened * Write username/password info to board | {{:phylabs:lab_courses:phys-120_130-wiki-home:fall-experiments:the-period-of-a-pendulum_part-1:pendulum_setup_1.jpg?direct&400|}} | {{:phylabs:lab_courses:phys-120_130-wiki-home:fall-experiments:the-period-of-a-pendulum_part-1:pendulum_setup_2.jpg?direct&400|}} | {{:phylabs:lab_courses:phys-120_130-wiki-home:fall-experiments:the-period-of-a-pendulum_part-1:pendulum_setup_3.jpg?direct&400|}} | ==== Individual station ==== //Nothing//