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Pendulum and Other Oscillations

Demonstration
This demonstration includes a picture, description, suggestion of use, equipment needed, and the approximate setup time.
  Pendula with Different Masses

Lab Experiments
Each lab is given with objectives, materials, background theory, analysis, and questions.
  The Simple Pendulum and the Determination of the Acceleration of Gravity
  The Simple Pendulum 2

Lecture Notes and Tutorials
Notes from PhysicsLAB by Catherine H. Colwell
These notes contain detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Simple Pendulums
  Energy Conservation in Simple Pendulums

Oscillations
These notes from Frank Wolfs at the University of Rochester contain calculus-level, detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Oscillations

Simulations
Pendulum Motion
This simulation from the Physics Simulation Library includes an audio introduction and general directions. These simulations are very well designed, and each experiment gives the opportunity to change the parameters, collect data, and interpret various graphs.
  Pendulum Motion


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