1F10.10 - Inertia Balance

Inertia balance and masses

 

PIRA Classification: 1F10.10

Description: A platform is suspended above the bench by two lengths of spring steel. The platform is set oscillating without a load and the period of osciallation is noted. A mass or two is then placed on the platform and the system is set oscillating again. The new period is noted.

Special Instructions: None

Condition: OK

Setup time: 1 minute

Safety Issues: None