Pendulums

This pictures shows a change in the ....

• amplitude

• length

• weight

• pivot point

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Which letter shows the cycle of a pendulum?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A mass hanging from a fixed point that is free to swing back and forth is a...

• variable

• cycle

• pendulum

• standard

What variable made a difference in the number of swings a pendulum makes in 15 seconds?

• mass

• length of string

• starting position

• person

What happens to the number of swings when the length of the pendulum decreases?

• The number of swings increases.

• The number of swings decreases.

• The number of swings stayed the same.

• No answer text provided.

Using the picture graph, which pendulum would you retest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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As the length of the pendulum increases, the number of swings decreases.

Which graph shows the relationship between the length of pendulum and the number of swings?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the option below that fully describes our pendulum system.

• paper clip, string, penny

• paper clip, scissors, penny, masking tape

• paper clip, string, penny, masking tape, pencil

• string, penny, masking tape, penny

Using the picture graph, predict how many swings a 30 cm pendulum would make in 15 seconds.

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What do you predict about the pattern of motion for Izzy and Zoe's pendulum?

• the long one will swing fastest

• the long one will swing slowest

• they will swing the same

• they will not swing at all

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