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3B Scientific SW String Pendulum Set User Manual

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Fig. 3 Set up of string

Clamp the cross bar into the slots of the two
double clamps, suspend a weight from the
end of the string and set up the height of the
pendulum using the length adjustment
slider.

Fig. 4 Attachment of cross bar in double clamp

Connect the force sensors to the inputs for
channels A and B of the MEC amplifier
board.

Connect the outputs to an oscilloscope and
start the experiment.

5.3. Set up for chaotic pendulum

Set up the pendulum as previously de-
scribed.

In order to make the pendulum chaotic,
place magnetic strips on the base plate un-
der the pendulum bob.


6. Disposal

Packaging and compo-
nents should be dis-
posed of, where neces-
sary, at local recycling
centres.










Fig. 5 Measured voltage as a function of pendulum deflection