Frequency of Pendulum: Calculate from 41.35s in 20 Cycles

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The frequency of a pendulum can be calculated using the total time for multiple cycles. Given that the pendulum takes 41.35 seconds for 20 cycles, the period (T) for one cycle is 41.35 seconds divided by 20, resulting in T = 2.0675 seconds. The frequency (f) is then determined using the formula f = 1/T, yielding a frequency of approximately 0.483 Hz.

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Homework Statement


Ok so I am given that a pendulum swings 41.35 seconds in 20 cycles. I have to find the frequency of that pendulum


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i know that f=1/T where T is period b/c frequency and period are reciprocal to each other.
i also know that f = N/t where t is the time for i think 1 cycle? but i don't know N


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Im not given Period so i have no idea how to solve for this. Please help! and please be specific on how u got your answer. Thx
 
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Period is the time for ONE cycle.
You are given the time for 20 cycles.
Can you find the time for one?

You know the relationship between period and frequency.
 

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