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Uploaded by on Sep 28, 2007

5 Pendula of different lengths, one driver pendulum with a larger bob. Which one will swing the most?

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  • this could b demonstrated sooo much better by a clearer camera, longer explanation n a decent cameraman.

    sucky!

  • Agreed - so you have that task. Sadly, nothing better on YouTube right now

  • Moving the shortest one causes the others to oscillate with a small amplitude, but does not cause one to stand out with a large amplitude - i.e. no resonance.

    In these experiments, the driver pendulum has a larger mass than the others - this may not be clear from the video.

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  • Very helpful video, thank you - you're right its the only decent one on youtube!

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  • None the less i have learnt about this in my A2 physics course its a shame we just read about it and saw diagrams but did not actually witness the experiment

    this was very helpful as i understand things better when i can visualise them thanks!

  • im not sure about a nobel prize but this is pretty interesting because the pendulum that had the largest amplitude was also about the same length as the one that you first moved. i wonder if you first move a shorter one will you get the same results?

  • The wire is slack, and that penulum is also the same distance away from the pole as the original. Wouldn't that make a big difference, not just the length?

  • I've seen many Pendula in my time, but this is simply incredible. You should be awarded a Nobel Prize. Keep up the good work.

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