LAB EXPERIMENT 08

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Date:

To study the effect of increase length of simple pendulum on the

time period
Performance Objectives:
(i)

(ii)

To demonstrate the working principle of a simple pendulum.

To calculate the time period of a simple pendulum.

Apparatus:
Metallic bob of varied diameter, stop watch, clamping stand, ruler, vernier caliper, and thread.

Discussion / Theory:
An ideal simple pendulum consists of a spherical bob suspended from a light, inextensible string
tied to a fixed, rigid and frictionless support. When the bob is displaced from its rest position, it
begins to perform oscillatory motion.
Distance between the points of suspension and the center of the bob is called the Length of
Pendulum. Time taken to complete one vibration is called its Time Period.

Procedure / Method:
1. Find the diameter of the metallic bob with the help of vernier caliper in cm.
2. Calculate the radius of metallic bob in cm.
3. Tie one end of the thread to the hook of the bob and hold the other end in your end. Let
the ball hang freely.
4. Using ruler, mark on the thread length of 30 cm, 35 cm, 40 cm and 50 cm with pen.
5. Pass the other end of the thread to the split cork up to 30 cm mark and rigidly clamped it
between the split cork edges.
6. Adjust the height of the clamp so that the bob must be one or two inches above the
ground level.
7. Displace the bob from its rest position with small amplitude.
8. Start the stopwatch and note down the time taken by the bob for 20 continuous
vibrations.
9. Similarly taken more reading with length 35 cm, 40 cm, 45 cm and 50 cm.
10. With L on the X axis and y axis, draw a graph.

Test Result / Report:

The test result / report should include the following particulars:
1. Diameter of the bob:
2. Radius of the bob:
3. Amplitude:
4. Mass of bob of the pendulum:

Observation Table 8.1

Length
of
the
thread
L in cm

S.
No.

Total length
L = (L+ r)
cm

Time (t) for 20

vibrations in sec

Time period
T = t / 20
(sec)

L / T2

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Note: Take at least three readings followed by its mean value for (t) in seconds per test.
Graph:

OBSERVATIONS:
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Precautions:
1. Amplitude of vibration should be small.
2. Bob should move along a horizontal line without spinning.
3. Avoid slippage of thread through the cork.

Review Questions:
1. What is simple pendulum?
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2. Give example of vibratory motion in the field of textile?

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3. Define the term Time Period
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Final Checklist
1. Clean your apparatus and workbench before you leave.
2. Keep the apparatus back to their proper places.
3. Submit your answers to questions together with your data calculations and results before
leaving the laboratory.