To Determine The Acceleration Due to

Gravity by applying linear least square

regression method by using a simple
pendulum.
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Rahman,Pronoy(24-56088-1)
Disha,Shahrin Ferdoush(24-56092-1)
Nazir,S.K. Shohid(24-56089-1)
Sikder,Jihad (24-56082-1)
Fahad, Md. Jubayer Islam(24-56117-1)
 Objective

2.
1. 3.
Using a Simple
To Measure g. Regression Analysis
Pendulum
Theory

1.Small-Angle Oscillation Theory.

2.Period of Oscillation.
3.Linear Least Square Regression.
4.Determining (g).
5.Regression Line Graph.
6.Regression line determining m.
Theory

Here is Figure 1.1 and graph:

Theory

1. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠:
 Apparatus

Stop Watch Metal Bob Metre Scale

Procedure
1. Adjusting length of cord.
2. Measure small angel (Less thsn 10 Degree).
3. Oscillition measured and Devided by 20.
procedure is repeated.
4. Calculating the value of g using L and T.
 Experimental Data

No. Time L.T2 𝑔

of Time for 20 period = 4𝜋2
Effective L2
Obs. Oscillations T2 (cm.s2 ) 𝐿
Length T = t/20
t (s2) yi × 2
L (cm) xi (s) (cm2)
(s) 𝑇
(𝑐𝑚/𝑠2)
1 110 41.15 2.057 4.231 12100 465.41 1026.386

2 100 39.86 1.993 3.972 10000 397.20 993.154

3 90 38.06 1.904 3.625 8100 326.25 980.154
4 80 36.13 1.806 3.261 6400 260.88 968.498
5 34.14 1.707 2.931 4900 203.91 948.03
70
6 32.25 1.612 2.598 3600 155.88 911.03
60

7 30.16 1.504 2.274 2500 133.7 868.39

50
22.87 47600 1923.2 6697.39
∑ 560

Table 1.1 The periods T for different Lenghts L of the simple Pendulum
 Analysis:

N ∑ 𝑥𝑖 ∑ 𝑦𝑖 ∑ 𝑥𝑖𝑦𝑖 2 (∑𝑥𝑖) ∑ 𝑥𝑖2 m c

𝑖 𝑖 𝑖 𝑖 𝑖

7
0.0347
560 22.87 1932.2 313600 47600 0.896
Calculation &
Result (g):
Calculation &
Result
Method Value of g Comment
(m/s2)
gL=11.85 gm<g
LLSRM
gm=9.56
Mean
g=11.85
Reference
 Discussion

1 Ensure the pendulum is stable

2 Veryfing the accuracy of time equipment

3 Handling the pendulum with care

Experimental Physics:Principles and Practise. (B.Gosh)
Chap-5:Measurements of acceleration due to gravity

Reference:
 Q&A

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