The period T and the length l of a simple pendulum are measured to be T =

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The period T and the length l of a simple pendulum are measured to be T = 1.5 ± 0.1 s and l = 0.560 ± 0.001 m.
The formula T = 2π√I/g is used to find the acceleration of free fall g.
What is the best estimate of the uncertainty in the value of g?
a. 0.2%
b. 3%
c. 7%
d. 13%

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Cambridge International AS And A Level Physics Coursebook

ISBN: 9781108859035

3rd Edition

Authors: David Sang, Graham Jones, Gurinder Chadha, Richard Woodside

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