Measuring gravity on other planets using a pendulum involves understanding the relationship between the pendulum's period and gravitational acceleration. The formula T = 2π√(L/g) is crucial, where T is the period, L is the length of the pendulum, and g is the gravitational acceleration. By rearranging this formula, one can calculate the gravitational force on different celestial bodies by measuring the period of the pendulum. This method provides a practical approach to determining gravity in various planetary environments.
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