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

Individual station

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