Relating moment of Inertia and pendulum oscillation

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The moment of inertia for a rod pivoted at one end is given by 1/3ML^2, while the period of oscillation for a simple pendulum is T=2∏√(L/g). The discussion focuses on relating these two concepts, emphasizing the need to use the formula for a physical pendulum rather than a mathematical one. The user expresses confusion over deriving the period from torque and angular acceleration, noting that α represents angular acceleration and is not the same as the period T. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the differences between physical and mathematical pendulums in solving the problem.
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I know that the moment of inertia for a rod (at one end, not the center) is:
1/3ML^2

And I know that the period of oscillation is:
T=2∏√(L/g)

But I don't know how to relate them... I tried doing Torque=Iα=Fdcosθ and solve in terms of Time... but it wasn't becoming the equation and I had a random ω I couldn't get rid of. And I don't think I'm allowed to use the oscillation equation at all since I'm supposed to be deriving it, I'm just not sure what to do.
 
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so am I solving for α in that equation and that's identical to the period?
 
No, α is the angular acceleration. The period is T.

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