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- 1. Set up the retort stand
- 2. Set the pendulum length to 1.00 m
- 3. Set the initial angle to 10°
- 4. Release and measure the time
- 5. Record your result
- 6. Answer the questions
Tap a tile to add or remove it. Drag items on the bench; focus one and use arrow keys. The mass set loads the bob, the clamp changes the string length, and the light gate times each swing.
Recorded data
| L (m) | 10T (s) | T (s) | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data yet. Run the pendulum for two swings, then press Record. | |||
t = 0.00 s
θ = 0.0°
T = — s
Ready
1×
m
kg
m/s²
°
N·m·s/rad
Changing a value resets the swing. Model: θ″ = −(g/L) sin θ − (b/mL²) θ′, integrated with fixed-step RK4. Period shown is measured from the simulation, not from a formula.
Angle θ (°) against time t (s), last 12 s. Reference small-angle period: — s.
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