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Practical - Simple Pendulum

The document outlines an experiment to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using a pendulum and a T2 vs l graph. It includes the necessary apparatus, theoretical background, data collection methods, and precautions to ensure accurate results. The relationship between the time period of oscillation and the effective length of the pendulum is emphasized, with calculations provided for determining g from the slope of the graph.

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Practical - Simple Pendulum

The document outlines an experiment to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using a pendulum and a T2 vs l graph. It includes the necessary apparatus, theoretical background, data collection methods, and precautions to ensure accurate results. The relationship between the time period of oscillation and the effective length of the pendulum is emphasized, with calculations provided for determining g from the slope of the graph.

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INDEX

S Date of Page
Name of experiment Signature
No. Experiment No.

01. To find the diameter of a cylindrical rod with


the help of vernier calipers.

02. To find the diameter of a wire by using


screw gauge.

03. To determine the value of g from T2 vs l


graph.
Experiment 03
Aim: To determine the value of g from T2 vs l graph.

Apparatus required:

 Clamp stand
 Heavy metallic spherical bob with a hook
 Long and strong cotton thread
 Stopwatch
 Metre scale
 Graph paper

Theory:

The time period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is given by the following relation:

T = 2π
√ l
g

l
or, T2 = 4π2
g

where

T = time period,

l = effective length of pendulum,

g = acceleration due to gravity.

Data:

Diameter, D = _____ cm

Radius, r = D/2 cm = _____ cm

To measure the time period of oscillation of the pendulum:

L.C. of the metre scale = _____ cm

L.C. of the stopwatch = _____ s

Observation table

(Readings taken)

Calculation:
If a graph is plotted for the time period T taken on Y-axis against the effective length l taken on
X-axis, it comes out to be a curve.

The graph showing variation of square of time period (T2) with length (l) is a straight line
inclined to l-axis.

The slope of the straight line can be obtained as,

PR
Slope = = _____
QR
2
4π
This slope is found to be a constant at a place and is equal to where g is the acceleration due
g
to gravity at that place. Thus g can be determined at a place by using the following relation:
2
4π
g= 2 = ______ m s-2
Slope of T vs l graph

Precautions:

1. The pendulum should oscillate in the vertical plane without any spin motion.

2. The amplitude of vibration should be small.

3. Determination of time for 20 or more oscillations should be carefully taken and repeated for at
least three times.

4. There should not be strong wind blowing during the experiment.

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