Simple Pendulum Period Calculation for Different Conditions

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The discussion focuses on calculating the period of a pendulum under different conditions. Initially, the pendulum has a period of 1.8 seconds, and its length is then doubled, prompting a question about the new period. The relevant formula is T = 2π√(L/g), and participants clarify that the period will increase when the length is doubled. Additionally, the pendulum is considered on a planet with a gravitational acceleration of 16 m/s², raising further questions about how to apply the formula in this context. The conversation highlights confusion about variable notation and the implications of changing the pendulum's length and gravitational conditions.
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Homework Statement


A pendulum has a period of 1.8 s.


Homework Equations


Its length is doubled. What is its period now?

The original pendulum is taken to a planet where g = 16 m/s2.
What is its period on that planet?



The Attempt at a Solution


T=2pi sqrt(L/g)
1.8=2pi sqrt(2L/g)



I don't what I am suppose to solve for. This looks like a very simple problem, but i can't seem to figure it out. Maybe I'm over thinking it.
 
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mrnastytime said:

Homework Statement


A pendulum has a period of 1.8 s.

Homework Equations


Its length is doubled. What is its period now?

The original pendulum is taken to a planet where g = 16 m/s2.
What is its period on that planet?

The Attempt at a Solution


T=2pi sqrt(L/g)
1.8=2pi sqrt(2L/g)

I don't what I am suppose to solve for. This looks like a very simple problem, but i can't seem to figure it out. Maybe I'm over thinking it.

Well your equations are almost right, but they asked what happens to T when you double L. Presumably 1.8 s is what it is when l = L and they want to know what T is when l = 2L.
 
What is I?...if the length is doubled, shouldn't the time increase? but how would i interpret that on paper with the given equation?
 
mrnastytime said:
What is I?...if the length is doubled, shouldn't the time increase? but how would i interpret that on paper with the given equation?

Not I, little L.

The variable l, in the equation you wrote

T = 2π (g/l)1/2
 

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