1D50.25 Conical Pendulum
Concepts
Circular motion
Overview
A ball on a string is swung along a horizontal circular path so the string sweeps out a cone.
Details
Equipment
- [1] Ball on a string
Script
- Holding the end of the string, swing the ball along a horizontal circular path.
Additional Resources
References
- PIRA 1D50.25
Disclaimer
- Don't attempt this at home!
Last revised
- 2021
Technicals
- Original construction: a string was threaded through a ball.
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