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Coupled Pendula

Description

Mechanical resonance Classes Used: PHYS 101

waves, mechanical resonance Updated on: 06/19/13

Purpose

To demonstrate mechanical resonance.

Apparatus

Self-contained pendula and stand apparatus

Setup

One pendulum is set into vibration and the other pendulum of the same length will begin to swing in resonance as energy is transmitted along the flexible support. If other pendula of different length are also hung from the same support these will not show resonance.

Notes

Demo room information

Location —-
Maker Unknown
Current State Working