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The period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

 A graph is plotted with T2 on the y -axis and l on the x -axis. Express the gradient in terms of g.

Important Questions on Practical Skills at A Level

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The time period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths l. This table shows her data.

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(i) Calculate and record values of T & T2, including the absolute uncertainties in T & T2.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The time period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

 A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths l. This table shows her data.

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 Plot a graph of T2(sec2) against l(m) including error bars for T2 .

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The time period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths l. This table shows her data.

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Draw a straight line of best fit and a worst acceptable line on your graph.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length L by the equation:

T=2πLg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths L. This table shows her data.

Lm ts T T2
0.300 11.1±0.1    
0.400 12.8±0.1    
0.500 14.2±0.1    
0.600 15.8±0.1    
0.700 16.9±0.1    
0.800 18.1±0.1    

Determine the gradient of your line and include the uncertainty in your answer.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths l. This table shows her data.

Lm ts T T2
0.300 11.1±0.1    
0.400 12.8±0.1    
0.500 14.2±0.1    
0.600 15.8±0.1    
0.700 16.9±0.1    
0.800 18.1±0.1    

Use your value of the gradient to determine g and include the absolute uncertainty in your value.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The period T of a simple pendulum is related to its length l by the equation:

T=2πlg

Where g is the acceleration of free fall.

A student measures the time t for 10 oscillations for different lengths l. This table shows her data.

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Using the value of g and its uncertainty, calculate the value of t when the length l is 0.900 m. Include the absolute uncertainty in your answer.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Readings are taken of the resistance R of a thermistor at different temperatures T. It is suggested that the relationship between R and T is R=kTn, where k and n are constants. A graph is plotted with logR on the y-axis and logT on the x-axis. State the value of the gradient and the y-intercept in terms of k and n.

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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Readings are taken of the resistance R of a thermistor at different temperatures T. It is suggested that the relationship between R and T is R=kTn, where k and n are constants. Values for T and R are shown in the given table:

T/K R/Ω logT/K logR/Ω
273 550±10    
283 480±10    
293 422±10    
303 370±10    
313 330±10    

Complete the table and include absolute uncertainties in logR/Ω.