Coupled pendula exchange oscillation energy.
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Product Summary
Two pendula are coupled by a spring. This system has two natural modes:
- The two pendula swing in phase with each other.
- The two pendula swing 180 degrees out of phase.
When one of the pendula is held at rest and the other is set oscillating, the energy of the oscillating pendulum is transferred to the other pendulum by the spring. The period of the energy transfer can be predicted and verified by experiment.
In this experiment, the motion of each pendulum is tracked using a Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor. Since the angles are small, the equations of motion yield the following equation for the period:
Teaching Advantage
- The Wireless Rotary Motion Sensors easily record the motion of the two pendula and PASCO Capstone has a Multi-coordinate Tool that can line up the zero of one pendulum with the maximum amplitude of the other pendulum.
Concepts
- Resonant Modes of Oscillation
- Period of Transfer of Oscillation Energy between Coupled Pendula
What's Included
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| 1x Hooked Mass Set To measure the spring constant of the coupling spring | SE-8759 | |
| 1x Meter Stick To measure the spring constant of the coupling spring | -- | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Coupled Pendulum.
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Coupled Pendulum
Two pendula are coupled by a spring. This system has two natural modes: 1. The two pendula swing in phase with each other. 2. The two pendula swing 180 degrees out of phase. When one of the pendula is held at rest and the other...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal Wave Spring Manual | English - 69.39 KB | |
| Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor Manual | English - 1.62 MB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
