Pendulum timing, Pendulum timing m – Vernier EasyData Guidebook User Manual
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To collect data in Pendulum Timing mode
This example uses a single photogate connected to a LabPro. During the
experiment, a pendulum bob repeatedly passes through the photogate.
1.
From the EasyData main screen, select
, and
then select Pendulum Timing....
2. Select
to begin collecting data. Wait for the data-
collection device to beep, then release the pendulum so
that the bob passes through the photogate.
The time required for the pendulum to pass through the
photogate three times (a full period) is displayed along
with the trial number. Allow the pendulum to continue
oscillating to collect multiple periods.
3. Select
to stop collecting data. A graph of period
vs. trial number is displayed.
4. Select
to return to the main screen.