Measuring 'g' with a Simple Pendulum
BlackBoard Notes

• What is the relationship between pendulum period (T) and length ().
• Does a real pendulum behave like an ideal pendulum?
• What is measured value of g?

Sketch of apparatus:

Theory: From Newton's 2^nd {Wave hands magically...}:

     (assumes small θ)

Rewrite as:

So, what's missing?? (leads to a discussion about mass independance)

Graph:

KaleidaGraph Notes:

1. DON'T include (0,0)

• Put class results of g on board

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Revised: 16 May 17

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