PASCO ME-9833 Physical Pendulum Set - Manual (Page 2)

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Model No. ME-9833 Physical Pendulum Set
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Table of Contents
Equipment ................................................................................................... 3
Introduction................................................................................................. 4
Basic Setups ............................................................................................... 4
Background Information............................................................................ 5
Experiment 1: Parallel Axis Theorem ....................................................... 7
Experiment 2: Minimum Period for an Oscillating Bar ......................... 11
Experiment 3: Moment of Inertia Based on Period of Oscillation........ 15
Experiment 4: Use a Physical Pendulum to Measure ‘g’ ...................... 19
Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................................23
Appendix B: DataStudio Instructions......................................................23
Appendix C: Technical Support, Copyright, Warranty ..........................24
Appendix D: Teacher’s Notes...................................................................25