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The students should understand the time period of a simple pendulum as given by T = 2π√l/g

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.

Pendulum Periods

Experiment #14 from Physics with Vernier

  • Measure the period of a pendulum as a function of amplitude.
  • Measure the period of a pendulum as a function of length.
  • Measure the period of a pendulum as a function of bob mass.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject
Physics
Theme
C Wave behaviour
Topic
C.1 Simple harmonic motion
Level
Standard level and higher level

* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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