Ask your own question, for FREE!
Physics 7 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

SIMPLE PENDULUM LAB: is it better to measure the period from the end of the swing or from the center point of the swing?? explain pls

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would argue the end of the swing. The pendulum actually comes to rest for a brief moment before accelerating in the opposite direction. At the center of the swing, the pendulum is moving the fastest. I would imagine that would make it more difficult to accurately time when it was right at the center of its swing.

OpenStudy (vincent-lyon.fr):

At the end of the swing, the speed is about zero, so the uncertainty to time the right instant is greater. On the other hand, the uncertainty is reduced when the bob is at full speed.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
laylasnii13: Can i dm anybody to vent having a rough time ??
10 hours ago 1 Reply 0 Medals
kaelynw: starting to draw a hand
1 hour ago 16 Replies 2 Medals
Twaylor: Rate it :D (Took 2 days)
10 hours ago 7 Replies 0 Medals
XShawtyX: Art, Short Writing Assignment: Imagining Landscapes
10 hours ago 4 Replies 1 Medal
XShawtyX: Chemistry, Help ud83dude4fud83cudffe
1 day ago 13 Replies 1 Medal
kaelynw: tried a lil smt, the arm is off but i like the other stuff
1 day ago 27 Replies 3 Medals
kaelynw: art igg
1 day ago 14 Replies 1 Medal
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!