Quick Answer: The Simple Pendulum is a small bob hung on a string from a fixed support on a metal stand, used to study oscillation, time period, frequency and the acceleration due to gravity.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Metal support stand with clamp, string and pendulum bob
Scale for measuring the length from the point of suspension to the centre of the bob
Length can be changed to compare time periods
Used for periodic motion, simple harmonic motion and energy changes during a swing
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Main components
Support stand, pendulum bob, string, clamp, scale
Material
Metal stand with pendulum accessories
Learning concepts
Time period, frequency, amplitude, oscillation, pendulum length, acceleration due to gravity
About This Product
Students measure the pendulum length, pull the bob slightly aside and release it, then time a fixed number of oscillations with a stopwatch or timer and divide to get the time period. Repeating with other lengths shows how the period depends on length and leads to a value for the acceleration due to gravity. The Simple pendulum can be supplied on export terms to Colombia, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Togo and Cameroon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the time period found with the Simple Pendulum?
Time a fixed number of oscillations with a stopwatch or digital timer and divide the total time by the number of oscillations.
