Question

1
Example 1.7: The acceleration due to gravity is
determined by using a simple pendulum oflength
1 = (100+ 0.1) cm. If its time period is T = (2+
0.01) s, find the maximum percentage error in
the measurement of g.
of orcillation of
S
a​

Answer 1

Given that,

Time period T=(2±0.01)s

Length L=(100±0.1)cm

Hence, the maximum percentage error in the measurement of g is 1.08%