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AIM:
Derive the formula for the theoretical data to
show the relation between the time period and
mass moment of inertia. This is done by
equating the equations of motion together.
Theory:
The trifilar suspension is hung by three chains from
the roof. Once all the weights are kept on the
= R/L
=R/L
mgL(1-cos)
mgl(sin)(R/L)
Small angle sin =
mgL()(R/L)
mgL(R/L)(R/L)
()mgR2/L
3.It is then put back in the original energy
equation.
(2)I()() + ()mgR2/L = 0
4.The whole equation is then divided by
I() + mgR2/L = 0
=(mgR2/IL)1/2
8.
= 2f is to be substituted in the
above equation.
2f=(mgR2/IL)1/2
9.
f = 1/ ( = time period) is to be
substituted in the above equation.
1/ =[(mgR2/IL)1/2]/2f
2 1/2
= 2 (IL/ mgR )
Equipment:
Stop Watch To measure the timings for the
oscillations.
Weighing Machine Weighing the three
masses. RECTANGULAR, HOLLOW
CYLINDER & SOLID CYLINDER.
Measuring tape Calculating the lengths of
chain, radius etc.
A trifilar suspension system 3 chains,
hung off a bracket on the roof, holding a
circular, wooden board.
A.
B.
C. Solid
Rectang
Hollow
cylinder
ular
Cylinder
Mass
(kg)
Dimensi
2.238
2.35
8.865
Thickness .006
Inner Diameter:
Diameter: 0.126
on (m)
0.078
Outer Diameter:
0.098
Procedure:
Start off by measuring the chains of the
suspension and the diameters of the
weights and weighing the weights.
The three objects have to align in such a
way that they are exactly in the middle of
the marked positions on the circular
platform.
The distances are to be measure once
again. This insures that the objects are not
off the center.
The circular platform is held and pulled
towards one side. It is then set free.
The oscillations are then counted and
timed using the provided stop watch.
Results:
WITH WEIGHTS
10 oscillations - w/ weights
3 TRIALS
Trial
1
2
Ti Peri
me od
28. 2.82
2
28. 2.82
28
8
28.
55
AVER Ti
AGE me
28.
34
2.85
5
Peri
od2.83
4
21 oscillations - w/ weights
Tri Tim Peri
al
e
od
1 56.7 2.70
2
0
WITHOUT WEIGHTS
10 oscillations - w/o weights
3 TRIALS
Trial
Ti
me
1
28
2
28.
09
3
28
AVER Ti
AGE me
28.
03
Peri
od
2.8
2.80
9
2.8
Peri
od2.80
3
20 oscillations w/ weight
Tri Ti
al m
e
1 56.
09
Per
iod
2.8
04
Calculations:
Theoretical Time:
With Weights:
=2
LI
mgR 2
=2
2.12 0.47575
14.933 9.81 0.3 2
=1.738 secs
WHERE L = 2.12 m
Without Weights:
=2
LI
mgR 2
=2
2.12 0.10575
2.35 9.81 0.32
=2.065 secs