The Period of a Pendulum (Part 1)

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

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