What does the g stand for when computing moment of inertia

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In the discussion about the "g" in the moment of inertia formula, it is clarified that "g" represents the acceleration due to gravity, specifically 9.81 m/s², when the formula pertains to a physical pendulum in a gravitational field. The formula mentioned, I = mghT²/(4π²), is associated with calculating the period of a physical pendulum. There is also a correction noted regarding the term "4pie^2," which should be "4π²." The context involves an experiment testing the inertia of various objects placed on a knife edge, comparing experimental results with calculated values.
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What does the "g" stand for when computing moment of inertia

What does the "g" stand for when computing moment of inertia, does it stand for gravity 9.80 m/s^2 or what. Thanks.
 
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If this formule is about physical pendulum in gravitational field, then g is gravity (strength of gravitational field) in the vicinity of pendulum.
 
I=mghT^2/4pie^2

4pie^2 should be 4pi^2 I guess. This is an experiment where different objects are being placed on a knife edge through the object to test for experimental interia compared to calculated inertia.
 
Seems to me like a formula for period of physical pendulum. Then g is gravity indeed.
 

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