Applied Mechanics Lab – MEC 424/ AHA/MCM Rev.

01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
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Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Dynamic Lab
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Lab Sheet No : 2

Title : Physical Pendulum – Wooden Pendulum

1.0 Introduction

The wooden pendulum serves as an example of inhomogeneous pendulum with a complicated

geometry. It used to show how the mass moment of inertia of an unknown body could be determined by
way of oscillation.

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the mass moment of inertia (at centre of gravity, I G and at suspension point, Io ) by
oscillation.

3.0 Apparatus

Universal vibration system apparatus which includes:

1. Wooden pendulum
2. Vee support
3. Ruler
4. Stopwatch
5. Frame

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4.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings.

5.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

6.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.