Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

A student records the period $T$ of one full swing of a pendulum with length $l$. Her measurements are listed in the table: $l / \text{m} = 0.420 \pm 0.001$ $T / \text{s} = 1.3 \pm 0.1$ She applies the equation $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$ to determine the acceleration of free fall $g$. What is the best estimate of the percentage uncertainty in the value of $g$?

  • A0.02%
  • B4%
  • C8%
  • D16%

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