Period (T): --s
Frequency (f): --Hz

Lab Controls

The Concept

A simple pendulum consists of a mass hanging from a string. When pulled and released, it swings back and forth in Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM).

T = 2π √(L / g)

Key Takeaways:

  • Length (L): Longer strings move slower.
  • Gravity (g): Higher gravity pulls faster.
  • Mass: Interestingly, the period does not depend on the mass of the bob!
Kinetic Potential