Apparatus of Shear Modulus and Rotational Moment of Inertia Experiments

This apparatus is designed for studying rotational motion and determining rotational inertia using the torsion pendulum method. It also enables the measurement of the shear modulus of a wire and the rotational inertia of various pendulum systems. An advanced version can additionally perform three-line pendulum experiments. Manufactured by Atico Export India.
Experiments:

1. Rotational Inertia Measurement Using a Torsion Pendulum

• Study the principles of torsional oscillations
• Learn the method of determining rotational inertia using a torsion pendulum
• Analyze the relationship between oscillation period and moment of inertia

2. Shear Modulus and Rotational Inertia Determination

• Measure the shear modulus of the suspension wire
• Determine the rotational inertia of the pendulum system
• Investigate the mechanical properties of torsion elements

3. Three-Line Pendulum Experiments (Advanced Configuration)

• Perform rotational inertia measurements using the three-line pendulum method
• Compare results obtained from different experimental techniques
• Study rotational dynamics of suspended bodies

Photoelectric Gate:

Timing Range:

• 0 to 999.999 s

Resolution:

• 0.001 s

Counting Range:

• 1 to 499 cycles

Torsion Pendulum Disc:

• Inner Diameter: 10 cm
• Outer Diameter: 12 cm

Suspension Wire:

• Adjustable Length: 0 to 40 cm