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The forum discussion focuses on a lab experiment analyzing centripetal motion using a spinning pendulum. The experiment compares the effects of two different masses and varying string lengths of 0.25m, 0.50m, and 0.75m. Participants are encouraged to plot the period against the string length and also examine the square of the period versus length to establish a relationship between these variables. Feedback is sought on the completeness and clarity of the lab write-up.

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Hey i was just wondering if anyone would care to take a look at my lab write up and see if I am missing anything or any pointers and such thanks.


the basis of the experment is to compare the results of a spinning pendulum as slow aws possible when at two different masses the string length is changed from 0.25m to 0.50m to 0.75m.
 

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plot on on the same graph the period vs the length for both stoppers. also try the square of the period vs length. to try and find the relationship between these two quantities.
 

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