Math Problem Statement

The formula to determine the period of one swing of a simple pendulum is T = 2 g, Where L is the length of the string and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Solve the formula to solve for g in terms of i, T and L.

Solution

The given formula for the period TT of a simple pendulum is:

T=2πLgT = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}

You want to solve for gg in terms of TT, π\pi, and LL. Let's do that step by step:

Step 1: Square both sides to eliminate the square root.

T2=(2π)2LgT^2 = (2\pi)^2 \cdot \frac{L}{g}

This simplifies to:

T2=4π2LgT^2 = 4\pi^2 \cdot \frac{L}{g}

Step 2: Solve for Lg\frac{L}{g}.

Lg=T24π2\frac{L}{g} = \frac{T^2}{4\pi^2}

Step 3: Isolate gg.

g=4π2LT2g = \frac{4\pi^2 L}{T^2}

Thus, the acceleration due to gravity gg in terms of TT and LL is:

g=4π2LT2g = \frac{4\pi^2 L}{T^2}

This is the formula for gg in terms of the pendulum length LL and the period TT.

Would you like further clarification on this?

Here are five related questions you can explore:

  1. How does the length of the pendulum affect the period of the swing?
  2. What happens to the value of gg if the period doubles?
  3. How is this formula derived from the forces acting on a pendulum?
  4. If the period is measured in seconds, what are the units of gg?
  5. How can we apply this formula in an experiment to measure gg?

Tip: For accurate pendulum experiments, ensure small angles of displacement to avoid deviations from the simple pendulum formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots
Period of a Pendulum

Formulas

T = 2π√(L/g)
g = 4π^2L/T^2

Theorems

Simple Harmonic Motion
Pendulum Period Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12