From the experiment, I found that there are several differences in between theoretical values and

experimental values that being obtained. These differences should not be so obvious. The values supposed to
be not much in difference as the experimental and theoretical values should be almost the same. By my
inference, there are several factors that influenced these differences. One of the main factors that often
occur in any experiment including this experiment is inconsistency while values are taken. Firstly, the hinge
where the pendulum is hang is an ‘allen key’ and have 6 surfaces which is not smooth. Thus, the pendulum
cannot swing smoothly compared if the hinge used is a smooth circular rod. While the pendulum is released,
the angle where the pendulum is released is not accurate. The angle of released are not always the same
each time, even the angle supposed to be at since the measurement of the angle is only depended on
the protactor which is hold next beside the pendulum. Moreover, the angle is observed with our eyes and at
different position. Thus, accuracy in this matter is questionable. Other than that, the time taken for the
pendulum swing is also questionable as it is observed also with our eyes. The point where the pendulum
starts and ends after ten consecutive swings are not really exact as we cannot really measure when the
pendulum change it direction to a reversed swing. The time taken when the pendulum completed ten
swin9gs is also not accurate. Even this matter seemed to be unreliable, actually it affects our readings a lot
when it comes to calculation. Besides that, the area where this experiment is held is close to the laboratory
entrance door and wind is also the factor for the pendulum to swing inconsistently as the wind speed
changes all the time. There are times when wind blows quite fast and there are times when no wind blows at
all. Thus, all of the factors above do influence the readings taken throughout this experiment and that is
why the results vary in some way.