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    D.K.Pandey: Acceleration Due To Gravity G' by Kater's Pendulum

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    1. Kater's pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using time periods of oscillation from two knife edges and distances to the pendulum's center of gravity. 2. The experiment involves measuring the time periods of a pendulum oscillating about two knife edges and calculating g using the formula that relates g to the time periods and distances. 3. Key steps are measuring the distances between knife edges and center of gravity, timing oscillations about each knife edge, and using the formula to determine the value of g and compare to the accepted standard value.

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    1. Kater's pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using time periods of oscillation from two knife edges and distances to the pendulum's center of gravity. 2. The experiment involves measuring the time periods of a pendulum oscillating about two knife edges and calculating g using the formula that relates g to the time periods and distances. 3. Key steps are measuring the distances between knife edges and center of gravity, timing oscillations about each knife edge, and using the formula to determine the value of g and compare to the accepted standard value.

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    1. Kater's pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using time periods of oscillation from two knife edges and distances to the pendulum's center of gravity. 2. The experiment involves measuring the time periods of a pendulum oscillating about two knife edges and calculating g using the formula that relates g to the time periods and distances. 3. Key steps are measuring the distances between knife edges and center of gravity, timing oscillations about each knife edge, and using the formula to determine the value of g and compare to the accepted standard value.

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    D.K.Pandey: Acceleration Due To Gravity G' by Kater's Pendulum

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    1. Kater's pendulum can be used to determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) using time periods of oscillation from two knife edges and distances to the pendulum's center of gravity. 2. The experiment involves measuring the time periods of a pendulum oscillating about two knife edges and calculating g using the formula that relates g to the time periods and distances. 3. Key steps are measuring the distances between knife edges and center of gravity, timing oscillations about each knife edge, and using the formula to determine the value of g and compare to the accepted standard value.

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    Acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ by Kater’s Pendulum

    Object: |To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity with Kater’s pendulum.
    Apparatus used: Kater’s pendulum, a stop watch and a meter rod.
    Formula: The following formula is used for the determination of acceleration due to gravity ‘g’:

    8π 2
    g= (1)
    T12 + T22 T12 − T22
    +
    l1 + l 2 l1 − l 2
    Here, T1: time periods of the oscillating pendulum from knife-edge K1

    y
    T2: time periods of the oscillating pendulum from knife-edge K2
    l1: distances between knife-edges K1 and CG of the pendulum

    de
    l2: distances between knife-edges K2 and CG of the pendulum
    When T1 and T2 are very close to each other (difference less than 1 percent), the above expression
    becomes as:

    8π 2
    g=
    T12 + T22
    an (2)

    l1 + l 2
    Procedure:
    1. Fix the weights as shown in figure. i.e.
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    {one end→M→K1→m→w→K2→W→other end)
    2. Make sure that the distances from big masses to ends and big masses to
    knife edges should be symmetrical.
    3. Balance the pendulum on a sharp wedge such that the smaller weights are
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    at symmetrical distant from CG. Now mark the position of its centre of
    gravity and measure the distance of the knife-edges K1 and K2 CG. This will
    give you value of l1 and l2.
    4. Suspend the pendulum with the knife-edge K1 and set it to oscillate with
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    small amplitude. Note the times for 15, 20 and 25 oscillations respectively.
    5. Now suspend the pendulum with the knife-edge K2 and set it to oscillate
    with small amplitude. Note the times for 15, 20 and 25 oscillations
    respectively.
    6. The oscillations should be seen with the help of a telescope for accuracy.

    Figure
    Observation:
    1. Least count of stop watch=……..sec
    2. Distance between K1 and CG (l1)=……..cm
    3. Distance between K2 and CG (l2)=……..cm
    4. Table for time period T1(oscillation about K1):
    Sr. Number of Time of Time Mean
    No. Oscillation Oscillation Period T1

    y
    n t1(sec) T1=t1/n (sec)
    1. 15

    de
    2. 20
    3. 25
    5. Table for time period T2(oscillation about K2):
    Sr. Number of Time of Time Mean

    n
    an
    No. Oscillation Oscillation
    T2(sec)
    Period T2
    T2=t2/n (sec)
    1. 15
    2. 20
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    3. 25

    Calculation: Using equation (1) or (2) {depending on value of T1 and T2} calculate the value of g.
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    Result: Acceleration due to gravity ‘g’=………..m/s2


    Standard value of ‘g’ = ………..m/s2
    Δg g − g measured
    Percentage error: × 100 = s tan dard × 100. = ...... %
    g g
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    Precautions:
    1. The two knife-edges should be parallel to each other.
    2. The amplitude of vibration should be small so that the motion of the pendulum satisfies the
    condition of simple harmonic motion.
    3. To avoid any irregularity of motion the time period should be noted after the pendulum has
    made a few oscillation.
    4. To avoid friction there should be glass surface on rigid support.

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