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Title Factors affecting the period of a simple pendulum
Description A lesson plan for teaching factors affecting the period of a simple pendulum. Mathematical formula not required in this lesson. Learners will design an experiment to investigate factors that affect the period of a simple pendulum
Subject Physics
Level Middle School
Type Guided Activity
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords simple pendulum
Simulation(s) Pendulum Lab (HTML5)

Author(s) Mberia K
School / Organization Meru Teachers College
Date submitted 11/10/23
Date updated 11/10/23