Topic: Time period of a simple Pendulum

A simple pendulum makes use of a swing (oscillation) of the metallic bob to measure time period.

Note:  The oscillation refers to a swing of bob from left to right and back to the starting position.

The Time period of the pendulum is the time taken for one complete oscillation.

The time period is very dependent on the length of the pendulum (i.e. distance from fixed point to the
bob) and the gravitational force .When the length increases time period increases while when
the gravitational force increases time period decreases.

Frequency is the number of oscillations of the pendulum in one second.

How to find time period using a Simple pendulum.

 First measure time for 20 complete oscillations using a stop watch or a stop clock (remember
measuring time period of just one oscillation will not be accurate and can introduce errors)
 Find T1 (time period 1) using formula TOTAL TIME FOR 20 OSCILLATIONS/20
 Once you have found T1 repeat the experiment for next four times to find T2 T3 T4 T5
 In end to get an accurate reading of time period  take average of the 5 time periods
i.e. T1+T2+T3+T4+T5/5