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1M40.51: MAXWELL PENDULUM - SMALL

PURPOSE: To demonstrate transformations between gravitational potential energy and rotational kinetic energy.

DESCRIPTION: Wind the string up on the small axel, giving the device some initial gravitational potential energy. When released, this gravitational potential energy is converted into rotational kinetic energy, with a lesser amount of translational kinetic energy, as the device moves downward, then converted back as it rises. Two different sizes of small axels are available.

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REFERENCES: For other versions of this demonstration see 1M40.50 and 1M40.52.

EQUIPMENT: Small Maxwell Pendulum with support frame and second axel, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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