Abstract

The angular speed of a spinning object is commonly measured using a stroboscope or a mechanically or optically coupled tachometer. We present here an alternate, simple, and instructive method to measure it using a microphone and a computer.

Citation

Misra, R.M. (2008). A Simple Method to Measure the Angular Speed of a Spinning Object. Physics Teacher, 46(2), 97-98. Retrieved September 30, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/103410/.

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Keywords

• Computer Uses in Education
• computers
• Laboratory Equipment
• Measurement Equipment
• Measurement Techniques
• physics
• Science Instruction
• Science Laboratories
• Scientific Principles