Quick Answer: The Bifilar Pendulum is a bar hung on two wires from a cast iron base, used to find the moment of inertia of the bar. The distance between the cords can be adjusted, and bars are 300mm - 500mm long.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Dual-wire (bifilar) suspension
Adjustable distance between the two cords
Bar in powder-coated steel or polished brass, 300mm - 500mm long
Machined bar with uniform mass distribution
Cast iron base
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Suspension
Bifilar (two wires), adjustable cord spacing
Bar
Powder-coated steel or polished brass
Bar length
300mm - 500mm
Base
Cast iron
HS Code
9023.00.00
About This Product
The bar is twisted slightly about its vertical axis and released, and the period of the resulting oscillation is timed. Changing the cord spacing or wire length and repeating the timing lets students calculate the moment of inertia and study rotational motion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the spacing of the suspension wires be changed?
Yes. The bifilar suspension has an adjustable distance between the two cords.