Conclusions
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The observations and data gathered from my experiment support my hypothesis; increasing the length (in.) of a pendulum's string does increase the time (s) of its period. From the results gathered, it's easy to see the huge affect a pendulum's length can have on its period. Compare the results of the shortest and the longest pendulums: the shortest pendulum (5 in.) had an average period time of 0.705 seconds, while the longest pendulum's (15 in.) average period was 1.23 seconds. This means the shorter pendulum swung faster than the longer pendulum. The results of the 10 inch pendulum also supported my hypothesis: its period was about 1.01 seconds, which was less than the 15 inch pendulum, but greater than the 5 inch one.
Overall, the results from my experiment were all conclusive with my hypothesis; by increasing the length of a pendulum, you also increase the time required for it to complete one full swing, or period. The results gathered from this experiment could be used in a variety of different ways. One example could be when making a swing; it might be useful to know how the length of a swing could affect the way it swung. Increasing the length of the swing would mean it would take longer for it to complete its period, and shortening the swing would mean it would take less time. In other words, the longer a swing is, the more time it takes for it to complete one full swing cycle.
Overall, the results from my experiment were all conclusive with my hypothesis; by increasing the length of a pendulum, you also increase the time required for it to complete one full swing, or period. The results gathered from this experiment could be used in a variety of different ways. One example could be when making a swing; it might be useful to know how the length of a swing could affect the way it swung. Increasing the length of the swing would mean it would take longer for it to complete its period, and shortening the swing would mean it would take less time. In other words, the longer a swing is, the more time it takes for it to complete one full swing cycle.