The simple pendulum
How does the time for one swing depend on the length?
Bob:
Step 1 of 5 Drag the bob up or down to set the length.
Length
0.60 m
Stopwatch
0.00 s
Ready
How does the length change the time for one swing?
After this practical you will be able to:
  1. 1Time 10 swings, then work out one.
  2. 2Change the length and try again.
  3. 3Explain what changes the time — and what does not.
One swing = time for 10 ÷ 10