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3A70.25-2 - Spring Coupled Pendula

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​3A70.25-2 - Spring Coupled Pendula

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Title3A70.25-2 - Spring Coupled Pendula
Objective

Demonstrate longitudinal and transverse propagation of waves in a coupled pendula.​

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

Instructions
Attach the balls to a 4 foot rod at even spacing (~5.25 in). Mount rod as shown in photo, including hooks on the support rods to fix the end-point springs to. Connect the balls to one another with the attached springs, and fix the end springs to the support rods.

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Setup Time20
Operation Time3
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions

Overview
Demonstrate longitudinal and transverse propagation of waves in a coupled pendula.
Instructions
To operate the demo, simply displace a ball longitudinally or transversely. To steady the balls when they are oscillating, use the provided wooden dowel to line the balls up and stop oscillation by holding it against all the balls and slowly removing it. ​

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Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
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HazardsNone
Analysis/Information
Category3 Oscillations
Subcategory3A - Oscillations
Keywordspendula, pendulum, coupled spring, transverse, longtudinal
Construction Information
 
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pendula with string and springs (spring coupled pendula)
8
rod - long
1
rod clamp
2
rod clamp hook
2
bench rod
2
bench clamp
2