Bifilar Suspension Arrangement

The bifilar suspension experiment is a fundamental physics experiment used to study oscillatory motion and verify the relationship between the time period of oscillation and the length of suspension. This setup is widely used in physics laboratories to demonstrate the principles of simple harmonic motion (SHM) and rotational dynamics.

Objective:
The primary aim of this experiment is to observe and analyze the oscillations of a rigid body suspended by two parallel threads and to establish the dependency of the time period on various factors, such as the length of suspension and the distribution of mass.

Apparatus Required:
✔ Bifilar Suspension Setup – A rigid beam or rod suspended by two parallel threads.
✔ Two Equal Weights – Attached symmetrically to maintain balance and ensure accurate oscillation observations.
✔ Digital Stopwatch – For precise measurement of time periods during oscillations.
✔ Measuring Scale – To record the length of the suspension threads accurately.