PHY 1401 – General Physics I
Isochronicity
of a Pendulum
Skeptic: ___________________ Encourager: _________________________
Ring stand with meter stick
Pendulum Clamp
Stop watch
Pendulum bob set
Procedure
1. Identify three variables that might affect
the period of a pendulum.
2. For each variable that you have identified,
make a prediction as to how they will affect the period of a pendulum.
3. Develop a procedure to test your predictions.
Your procedure should specify what
variables you are changing, what variables you are keeping the same, what you
are measuring, and how you are measuring it.
4. Carry out your procedure. Each set of data must have at least 5 data
points.
5. Turn in a typed report which includes:
a.
The variables you
are testing and your predictions
b.
A description of
your procedure
c.
Your data neatly
arranged in tables
d.
Your results and
conclusions