EXPERIMENT- 1

AIM: To determine the radius of gyration of given bar using bi-filler suspension

APPARATUS: Bi-filler suspension system

INTRODCUTION: Uniform rectangular section bar is suspended from the pendulum

support frame by two parallel cords. Top ends of the cords pass through the two
small chucks fitted at the top. Other ends are secured in the bi-filler bar. It is
possible to adjust the length of the cord by loosening the chucks. The suspension
may be used to determine the radius of gyration of any body. In this case, radius of
gyration of the bar is determined.
THEORY:
The equation of the angular motion is:
𝐼𝑑 2 Ɵ 𝑚𝑔𝑏2
= − Ɵ ------------ (1)
𝑑𝑡 2 4𝐿

𝑑2Ɵ 𝑚𝑔𝑏2
+ = 0 ------------- (2) (dividing through by the moment of inertia, I)
𝑑𝑡 2 𝐼∗4𝐿

Note that, 𝐼 = 𝑚𝑘 2 (where ‘k’ is the radius of gyration and ‘m’ is mass of the bar)
So the above equation (2) may be written, as:
𝑔𝑏2
 + 2 Ɵ = 0 ------------- (3)
4𝑘 𝐿
From equation (3),

𝑔𝑏2
ὥ=√ Where ὥ is the angular velocity of the bar.
4𝑘 2 𝐿

2п
Also T = where T is the periodic time.
ὥ

Therefore;
𝑘2𝐿
𝑇 = 4п√
𝑔𝑏2
Also;
𝑰𝑳
𝑻 = 𝟒п√ ---------- (4) (Since;𝐼 = 𝑚𝑘 2 )
𝒎𝒈𝒃𝟐

EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:
1) Suspend the bar from chuck, and adjust the length of the cord ‘L’
conveniently. Note that the suspension length of each cord must be same.
2) Allow the bar to oscillate the vertical axis passing through the center and
measure periodic time t by knowing the time for say 10 oscillations.
3) Repeat the experiment for taking n observation values.
4) Complete the observation table below.
Observation Table
S.No L N T Kact Ktheo Error
(cm) (sec) (%)

Nomenclature:
L = length of the suspended cord
N = No of oscillations
T = Time for N oscillations
Kact = Actual Radius of gyration of bi-filler suspension
Kthe = Theoretical radius of gyration of bi-filler suspension

Results & Discussions

 EXPERIMENT- 2

AIM: To determine the radius of gyration of given bar using Trifiller suspension
APPARATUS: Trifiller suspension system
DESCRIPTION: A uniform circular disc is suspended from the pendulum support

frame by three parallel cords. Top ends of the cords pass through the three small

chucks fitted at the top. Other ends are secured in the tri filler disc. It is possible to

adjust the length of the chord by loosening the chucks

THEORY:
The discs is now turned through a small angle its vertical axis, the cords
becomes Inclined. One being released the disc will perform oscillations about the
vertical axis. At any Instant

Let:

ѳ = angular displacement of the disc

F = tension in each cord =w/3

Inertia torque = i × ѳ

Restoring torque = 3 × horizontal component forces of each string × r

Inertia torque = restoring torque

Experimental Procedure:

1) Suspend the circular disc from chuck, and adjust the length of the cord ‘L’
conveniently. Note that the suspension length of each cord must be same.
2) Allow the circular disc to oscillate the vertical axis passing through the center
and measure periodic time T by knowing the time for say 10 oscillations.
3) Repeat the experiment for taking n observation values.
4) Complete the observation table below.

Observation Table:

S.No L N T Kact Ktheo Error

(cm) (sec) (%)

Result & Discussions