Centripetal Force Pendulum - ME-9821

Overview

The Centripetal Force Pendulum attaches to a Force Sensor and allows students to directly
measure the forces involved in circular motion. By attaching the Force Sensor/Pendulum
combination to the Rotary Motion Sensor, the relationship between force, mass and velocity
in a circular path can be investigated.

Includes
 Graphite Pendulum rod with threaded connector
Sliding mass (100g)
Mount with cord clip

How It Works

A sliding mass is used to easily change the effective length of the pendulum, which
corresponds to the radius of the circular motion. In addition, drilled masses (not included)
can be placed above the sliding mass to change the mass of the pendulum.The cord clip is
used to keep the Force Sensor cord from interfering with the motion of the pendulum.

The cord clip is used to keep the Force Sensor cord from interfering with the motion of the
pendulum.

Specifications

Pendulum
16 x 0.156 IN 0.001 kg 0.0375 m Carbon material

Clamp-on Mass
100 g (for two pieces) 1.140 x 0.588 IN (for two pieces) Brass material

Adapter Rod
1.30 IN Aluminum material

Holder Clip
0.55 mm diameter Black steel material

Mounting Screw
UNC 6-32 0.7 x 0.161 IN Brass material

Buying Guide

Required

Large Rod Base ME-8735 Get Quote 0

45 cm Stainless Steel Rod ME-8736 Get Quote 0

90 cm Stainless Steel Rod ME-8738 Get Quote 0

Multi-Clamp ME-9507 Get Quote 0

 Required for use with PASPORT

PASPORT Rotary Motion Sensor PS-2120A Get Quote 0

PASPORT Force Sensor PS-2104 Get Quote 0

Resources

Product Manuals

Centripetal Force Pendulum Manual (012-08009A)