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Back to 3B - Wave motion
PIRA index: 3B10.75

Description

A set of successfully shorter pendula exhibit a sequence of waves if their motion is started in phase.

Equipment

  • pendulum waves apparatus
  • meter stick

Instructions

Use a meter stick to simultaneously push all the pendula such that they are about 30 degrees from vertical then release them. The pendula will go through a series of different waves.

Keywords

pendulum waves, wave motion

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