Swinging mass experiment (1 Viewer)

[sikeveo]

You know the experiment where we need to calculate a value of g with a swinging mass...If we decreased the angle the mass was swinging from, would that give a larger or smaller percepted value of g?

And also, if we were to use a smaller mass (i.e. lighter), say a nail, what would be the effect?

 

[rama_v]

Umm I think this page might be helpful.

http://phoenix.phys.clemson.edu/labs/223/sample/