Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass
Product Specification Sheet
Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass
Model Number: MT-1279
The Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass from Micro Technologies is a comparative physics laboratory apparatus designed to investigate whether the mass of a pendulum bob affects its time period. The MT-1279 incorporates multiple pendulums with different bob masses arranged on a common supporting frame, allowing their oscillations to be conveniently observed and compared under similar experimental conditions.
Product Specification
The Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass from Micro Technologies is designed for practical physics laboratory investigations of the relationship between pendulum bob mass and the time period of a simple pendulum. The apparatus allows multiple pendulums to be observed and compared in a common experimental setup.
The MT-1279 incorporates several pendulum bobs suspended from a rigid supporting frame. The pendulums can be arranged with approximately equal effective lengths while using bobs of different masses, enabling mass to be treated as the principal variable during the comparative experiment.
When the pendulums are displaced through similar small angles and released, their oscillations can be observed and timed. Under the ideal simple-pendulum approximation, the time period is independent of the mass of the pendulum bob, provided the effective length and local gravitational acceleration remain the same.
This makes the apparatus particularly useful for experimentally demonstrating an important property of simple pendulum motion. Pendulums with different bob masses can be compared to determine whether changing mass produces a significant change in their measured periods.
For quantitative investigations, the time required for several complete oscillations can be measured for each pendulum. Dividing the total measured time by the number of oscillations provides an average time period that can then be compared between different bob masses.
The common frame makes comparative observation convenient because multiple pendulums can be maintained within the same laboratory setup. This reduces the need to repeatedly reassemble a single pendulum when changing the bob mass.
The apparatus also provides a practical introduction to periodic motion and simple harmonic motion. For sufficiently small angular displacements, a simple pendulum approximately follows SHM and provides a useful mechanical example for experimental study.
Careful experimental technique is important when comparing different masses. The effective pendulum lengths should be maintained as consistently as possible, and the initial angular displacement should be kept small and comparable for each trial.
Repeated measurements can be performed and averaged to reduce observational and timing errors. This makes the MT-1279 useful for developing practical skills in experimental measurement, comparison and interpretation of results.
The open frame construction allows the motion of each pendulum to remain clearly visible during demonstrations. A stable base supports the apparatus while the upper cross-member provides suitable suspension points for the individual pendulums.
The MT-1279 can complement other pendulum apparatus used to investigate the effects of length, gravitational acceleration and suspension configuration on oscillatory motion, providing a broader understanding of pendulum mechanics.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass apparatus is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories, experimental facilities and other scientific applications involving oscillation and periodic-motion investigations.
Features
- Multiple simple pendulum arrangement
- Different pendulum bob masses
- Common rigid supporting frame
- Multiple suspension positions
- Suitable for comparative mass experiments
- Supports time-period measurements
- Useful for periodic motion studies
- Demonstrates mass independence of ideal pendulum period
- Suitable for simple harmonic motion investigations
- Clearly visible oscillating bobs
- Stable supporting base
- Mechanical laboratory configuration
- Suitable for repeated observations
- No electrical power required
- Designed for physics and mechanics laboratories
Benefits
- Demonstrates the effect of bob mass on pendulum motion
- Helps verify that ideal pendulum period is independent of bob mass
- Allows convenient comparison of different masses
- Supports quantitative time-period measurements
- Provides practical understanding of periodic motion
- Useful for simple harmonic motion demonstrations
- Multiple pendulums simplify comparative experiments
- Encourages experimental observation and data comparison
- Stable frame supports repeated measurements
- Does not require electrical power
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass |
| Model No. | MT-1279 |
| Product Type | Oscillation Demonstration Apparatus |
| Pendulum Type | Multiple Simple Pendulums |
| Experimental Variable | Pendulum Bob Mass |
| Bob Arrangement | Different Masses |
| Pendulum Length | Comparable for Mass Investigation |
| Suspension | Multiple Fixed Positions |
| Motion | Periodic Oscillation |
| Primary Study | Effect of Mass on Time Period |
| Measurement | Oscillation Time / Time Period |
| Related Study | Simple Harmonic Motion |
| Supporting Arrangement | Rigid Laboratory Frame |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Use | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1279 | Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass |
Applications
- Pendulum mass experiments
- Effect of mass on time period
- Simple pendulum experiments
- Comparative pendulum studies
- Time-period measurements
- Periodic motion investigations
- Simple harmonic motion demonstrations
- Oscillation experiments
- Pendulum bob comparison
- Classical mechanics investigations
- Experimental data comparison
- Physics laboratory practicals
- Mechanics laboratory experiments
- Oscillatory motion studies
Available Variants
Simple Pendulum Depend on Mass, Pendulum Mass Experiment Apparatus, Multiple Simple Pendulum, Comparative Pendulum Apparatus, Pendulum Bob Mass Apparatus, Simple Harmonic Motion Pendulum, Physics Pendulum Demonstrator, Mass and Time Period Pendulum Apparatus
SKU System
MT-SPM-1279
FAQs
What is the Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass apparatus used for?
The apparatus is used to investigate whether changing the mass of the pendulum bob affects the time period of a simple pendulum.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1279.
Does the mass of a pendulum bob affect its time period?
Under the ideal simple-pendulum approximation, the time period does not depend on the mass of the bob. It primarily depends on effective pendulum length and gravitational acceleration.
Why are different bob masses provided?
Different masses allow direct experimental comparison so that users can investigate whether increasing or decreasing the pendulum bob mass changes the oscillation period.
Should the pendulum lengths be the same during the experiment?
Yes. To investigate mass as the main variable, the effective lengths should be kept approximately equal, along with other relevant experimental conditions.
Can the time period be measured experimentally?
Yes. The time taken for several complete oscillations can be measured and divided by the number of oscillations to calculate an average time period.
Can the apparatus demonstrate simple harmonic motion?
Yes. For sufficiently small angular displacements, simple-pendulum motion approximately follows simple harmonic motion.
Why should small oscillations be used?
Small angular displacements help the pendulum more closely follow the assumptions used in the standard mathematical model of a simple pendulum.
Does the apparatus require electricity?
No. The MT-1279 is a mechanical apparatus and does not require an electrical supply for normal experiments.
Where can this apparatus be used?
It is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories and experimental facilities conducting pendulum, oscillation and periodic-motion investigations.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Multiple pendulums for direct comparison
- Different bob masses in a common setup
- Suitable for time-period investigations
- Useful for verifying mass independence of pendulum period
- Supports oscillation and SHM studies
- Stable and reusable laboratory construction
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Simple Pendulum – Depend on Mass – MT-1279 from Micro Technologies for practical investigations of pendulum mass, oscillation and time period. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory equipment supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
