PASCO ME-6694 TORSION PENDULUM - Manual (Page 5)

012–06339A Torsion Pendulum
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Introduction
The PASCO ME-6694 Torsion Pendulum, an accessory for the
PASCO CI-6538 Rotary Motion Sensor (RMS), facilitates the study
of torque and the moment of inertia in a rotating body. The apparatus
uses the data acquisition capabilities of the RMS with Science
Workshop
TM through the PASCO 500 or 700 computer interfaces.
Using the Torsion Pendulum, students can collect experimental data on
rotational acceleration, rotational position, and rotational velocity for
a variety experiments with the PASCO CI-6691 Mini-Rotational
Accessory. Three wires with different diameters supplied with the
Torsion Pendulum provide three different and repeatable torque
magnitudes.
Equipment
• 18-inch wires, 3 each: diameters (inches): 0.032, 0.047, 0.063
• upper wire clamp
• lower wire clamp
Additional Equipment Required:
• Science Workshop TM version 2.1 or higher
• PASCO Computer Interface (500 or 700)
• computer
• Rotary Motion Sensor (CI-6538)
• Mini-Rotational Accessory (CI-6691)
• Force Sensor (CI-6537)
Additional Equipment Suggested
• Table Clamp (ME-9376B) or Large Rod Stand (ME-8735)
• Support Rod (90 cm) (ME-8738)
ä Safety Note:
Always wear safety glasses
when experimenting with the
Torsion Pendulum.
Replacement Wires
To order a set of wires, call PASCO
(800-772-8700) and order part number
003-06354.
18-inch wires
upper wire
clamp
lower wire clamp
thumbscrew and
washer