3A70.20 - Coupled Pendulum

Code Number:
3A70.20
Demo Title:
Coupled Pendulum
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Modes of a Pendulum
Area of Study:
Acoustics
Equipment:
Magnetic Pendulum Apparatus.
Procedure:

Start one of the magnetic pendulum swinging. The magnetic coupling will transfer energy from one pendulum to the other pendulum and back again.

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