Md-3 Coupled Pendula

Aim

To demonstrate the transfer of energy in a weakly coupled system.

Apparatus

  • Coupled pendula

Coupled Pendula

Coupled Pendula

Description

One of the pendulum bobs is set swinging. It transfers its energy of vibration to the second pendulum. The motion is transferred back and forth between the two pendula with a period of approximately 10 seconds.

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Safety Notes

Coupled Pendula SOP-11