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A pendulum has an object on the end of a string that swings back and forth. The time it takes to swing back and forth is called a period. Design an experiment that will determine what factors affect the period.

What is your goal?

A prediction of the relationship.

The experiment’s procedure which includes:
      i) step by step directions 
      ii) materials
      iii) variables measured (data)
      iv) constants

Completed data table, with made up data,  which verifies your prediction.

Hello Chloe39y,

While you might have provided adequate information about the problem you need to solve, the question you are asking is somewhat unclear. So that we are able to help you, please provide some details regarding which specific area of your experiment you need assistance with.