Experiment My-04
Center of Percussion and Center of Oscillation
Description: A
rectangular bar is supported as a physical pendulum so that its pivot point can
slide along two horizontal rails. The center of percussion is marked with a second
support pin. A simple pendulum is supported from the fixed support point with
its length equal to the distance between the two support points on the bar. The
relations between the center of oscillation and the center of percussion can be
both calculated and demonstrated.
Materials: rectangular
bar with two support pins, horizontal support rails, simple pendulum
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