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Conical Pendulum

A bowling ball is suspended from the ceiling

Concept Overview:

The forces acting on a bowling ball are resolved to only those acting in the horizontal plane.

Lecturer Procedure for Demonstration

Step(s) to Follow Expected Result

1. Pull the bowling ball to one side.

2. Impart an impulse perpendicular to its displacement.

Bowling ball will move in a circular path, horizontally.

Practice Alert:

Demonstration may require a few practice attempts in order to create the desired path.  Contact TLC for assistance in setting demonstration up early.

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Identifier
M: CM - 002