Mc-1 Stopped Pendulum
Aim
To illustrate an example of the exchange of potential and kinetic energy.
Apparatus
- Pendulum
- Retort stand and bar
Stopped Pendulum and Diagram.
Description
A pendulum is set swinging and the maximum height reached is noted. A stop is then introduced which essentially reduces the length of the pendulum. The bob still returns to the height of the original motion.