Two-Dimensional Pendulum Experiments Using a Spark Generator
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2000
Publication Title
The Physics Teacher
Department
Physics
Abstract
Student understanding of the superposition of perpendicular harmonic oscillators can be enhanced using a spark generator to record position-versus-time data for small-amplitude pendulum motion in two dimensions. Our students have used this arrangement to analyze the motion of a spherical pendulum and a “Y-suspended” (Blackburn) pendulum that has two effective lengths.
ISSN
0031-921X
WorldCat Link
Citation
Worland, R S, and M J. Moelter. "Two-dimensional Pendulum Experiments Using a Spark Generator." Physics Teacher. 38 (2000): 489-493. Print.
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