Physics for IGCSE & O level - The Earth In Space (Section 9 - No. 49)
The student measures the time for the pendulum to swing from A to C. Describe how the student determines this time as accurately as possible.
Measures the time for 10 swings.
Uses a stopwatch to measure the time.
Takes repeat readings.
Makes sure that the pendulum swings to the same distance each time.
Explanation
To minimize error, the time should be measured for multiple oscillations.
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