Calculating Frequency of a Simple Pendulum | Length 80cm

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The discussion centers on calculating the frequency of a simple pendulum with a length of 80 cm (0.8 m). The user applied the formula for frequency, f = 1/period, and derived a period of 4/7π seconds, resulting in a frequency of approximately 0.577 Hz. While the method used is correct, participants suggest verifying the final frequency value to ensure accuracy. The importance of adhering to forum formatting rules is also emphasized.

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I'm asked to Calculate the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length 80cm.

As its a pendulum I used
d0bf1eb21c9fa3bfd80bef3cf865ae45.png


To calculate the time. To which I got 4/7π

I then used f=1/period and converted 80cm to 0.8m and got a frequency of 0.577Hz, is this correct ?
 
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CannonSLX said:
I'm asked to Calculate the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length 80cm.

As its a pendulum I used
d0bf1eb21c9fa3bfd80bef3cf865ae45.png


To calculate the time. To which I got 4/7π

I then used f=1/period and converted 80cm to 0.8m and got a frequency of 0.577Hz, is this correct ?
In future be sure to make use of the formatting template! This is a requirement as stated in the forum rules (which you read of course, right?).

Regarding your question, your method is fine but you might want to recheck the final value. Could be just a typo rather than a calculation error...
 
How many oscillations takes for this time value?
 

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