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Wilberforce Pendulum

In this activity, learners build a Wilberforce Pendulum, a special coupled pendulum in which energy is transferred between two modes of vibration, longitudinal ("bounce') and torsional ("twist"), on a spring. The Wilberforce Pendulum is a fascinating display of energy transformation. Educators can pre-assemble the pendulum and use it for demonstration purposes or engage learners in the building process....

Keywords:: Longitudinal, Vibration, Amplitude, Energy and Power, NSDL, Spring, Physics, Wave Properties, Conducting Investigations, Chemistry, Energy Transformation, Mass, Inertia, Mass and Weight, Machines, Materials Science, Frequency, Life Science, Torsional, Physical Science, Work and Machines, Geoscience, Motion and Forces, Engineering, General Science, Wave Motion, Technology, Potential and Kinetic Energy, Moment of Inertia, Mechanical Engineering, Education, Vibration and Waves, Energy, Coupled Pendulum