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ERIC Number: EJ247708
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-May
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Practical Applications of the Compound Pendulum.
Hinrichsen, Peter F.
Physics Teacher, v19 n5 p286-92 May 1981
Examples of the application of compound pendulum theory to the practical measurement of the moments of inertia of human beings, farm tractors, and sailing boats are presented. Suggests developing laboratory experiments to measure moments of inertia of hockey sticks, golf clubs, and frisbees, among others. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Human Body, Mathematical Applications, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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