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Matthew Schowalter 10/5/26 Matthew Schowalter 10/5/26

What Is a Torsional Pendulum? A STEM Physics Experiment

A torsional pendulum is a mechanical oscillator that rotates about an axis. When its supporting string, thread, wire, or rod is twisted, it produces a restoring torque that returns the system toward equilibrium.