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Inverted Spring Pendulum
Purpose
A mass is attached to the top of a rigid metal rod. Tweek the mass to start the motion. This is a good◙approximation to SHM.◙
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Description
A mass is attached to the top of a rigid metal rod. Tweek the mass to start the motion. This is a good◙approximation to SHM.◙
References
George W. Horton, A Pendulum of Sorts, AJP 35, 65-66, (1967).
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See pagesg1. simple harmonic motion
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See pagesg2. resonance & coupled oscillations
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See pagesg3. mechanical waves one dimensional
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See pagesg4. mechanical waves two dimensional
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See pagesg1. simple harmonic motion
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See pagesg2. resonance & coupled oscillations
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See pagesg3. mechanical waves one dimensional
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See pagesg4. mechanical waves two dimensional
Physics Lab Demos