How Do You Make A Pendulum Science Project?
Since pendulums are used for many things including timekeeping, music beats and in amusement park rides, they make fun and easy science projects that can be made at home for little to no money. The basic construction of a pendulum is little more than a string and weight that can be suspended from anything. By creating your own pendulum at home, you can easily observe the properties of a pendulum and the effects different lengths of string have on its swing. Step 1 Place a 12-inch ruler on the end of a flat workstation, such as a table or desk. The workstation should have an open area under it so your pendulum is not obstructed when it swings. The end of the ruler should stick out 4 inches from the end of the workstation. Step 2 Place a heavy book or bag of sugar on top of the ruler to hold it in place. Step 3 Mark a 3 1/2-foot piece of string at 19 1/2 inches, 27 inches and 35 1/2 inches with a marker. Tie the string to the end of your ruler. Most rulers have a hole in one end, so use
