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BALLISTIC PENDULUM






EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Ballistic Pendulum Apparatus
   


NARRATIVE
            The ballistic pendulum is used to measure the energy of a projectile. The apparatus that we have available for demonstration is not suitable for quantitative discussion, however. The force imparted to the brass ball is regulated by the knurled nut on the spring loaded shaft.