Quick Answer: Torsion Pendulum (Bridge Type) has an aluminum disc 15 cm in diameter hung from a tall U-shaped metal bridge, with a split chuck fitted into the disc for accurate suspension and torsion.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Aluminum disc, 15 cm diameter
Tall U-shaped metal bridge
Split chuck fitted into the disc
Larger version with a 25 cm aluminum disc and a 10.5 cm chrome-plated iron disc
Small chrome-plated iron disc of approx. 8 cm, matching the grooved area of the bigger disc
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Standard disc
Aluminum, 15 cm diameter
Suspension
Tall U-shaped metal bridge, split chuck fitted into disc
Larger version disc
Aluminum, 25 cm diameter
Smaller disc (larger version)
Iron, chrome plated, 10.5 cm diameter, 1.25 cm thick
Further small disc
Iron, chrome plated, approx. 8 cm diameter, 1.25 cm thick, same diameter as the grooved area of the bigger disc
About This Product
A tall U-shaped metal bridge carries the disc, and the split chuck fitted into the disc gives accurate suspension and torsion. The larger version uses a 25 cm aluminum disc with a chrome-plated iron disc of 10.5 cm diameter, and a further small iron disc of approx. 8 cm matches the grooved area of the bigger disc. Both sizes belong to the Applied Mechanics range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What size is the standard disc? The standard model has an aluminum disc 15 cm in diameter.
Q2. Is a bigger version of the Torsion Pendulum (Bridge Type) available? Yes. It has a 25 cm aluminum disc and a chrome-plated iron disc of 10.5 cm diameter and 1.25 cm thickness.
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