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1M40.1 Large Pendulum and Nose

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

Rooms 301 and 428 only

A fifty-pound weight is suspended from the ceiling of the lecture hall.

Setup Instructions

1. Standing against the wall, hold the pendulum to your nose, release it, and do not flinch when it swings back.

Parts List

Large Rope - Rm. 301 Only, in A. Mechanics, 1A

50 lbs Ball in A. Mechanics, 1A

Relevant Simulation

Demo Example:

Other Information

Bowling Ball Pendulum

Real-Life Examples

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